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/di.fe.ʁɑ̃s/
Translation
difference
Word origin
From Latin differentia ('a difference, a distinction'), from differre ('to carry apart, to differ'), from dis- ('apart') plus ferre ('to carry'). English 'difference' and 'differ' share the root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- differentia
- English cognates
- difference, differ
Grammar
Examples
Quelle ?
What is the difference between these two words?
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The difference in price is really significant.
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Your help made all the difference.
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I do not see any difference between the two versions.
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We must respect the differences of others.
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