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Translation

difference

Word origin

A transparent borrowing of the international word from Latin differentia, from differre, to carry apart, from dis plus ferre, to carry. Things that differ are literally carried in different directions.

Origin
Latin
Root
differentia
English cognates
difference, differ

Examples

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What is the difference between the two words?

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I do not see a big difference.

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The difference between day and night is clear.

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This word is part of lesson 22.