differentia
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiə/
noun
- A feature or quality that distinguishes one thing from another, especially in a group or category.
- In biology, the differentia of a species is what makes it unique from closely related species.
- The differentia between a crocodile and an alligator is the shape of its snout.
- The differentia of this brand is its commitment to using only organic ingredients.
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