différence

Definitions of différence
  1. noun
    a distinguishing difference
    synonyms: distinction
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    type of:
    distinction
    the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
  2. noun
    a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
    synonyms: désaccord
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    types:
    tolérance
    a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
    type of:
    distinction
    the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
  3. noun
    an event that departs from expectations
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    déviation, écart
    a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
  4. noun
    the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
    synonyms: distinction
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    antonyms:
    identité, ressemblance
    the quality of being alike
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    distinction
    a distinguishing difference
    désaccord
    a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
    dissemblance, dissimilarité
    the quality of being dissimilar
    changement
    a difference that is usually pleasant
    dissemblance, inégalité
    lack of equality
    tolérance
    a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
    dissemblance
    dissimilarity evidenced by an absence of likeness
    nonuniformité
    the quality of being diverse and interesting
    disparité, inégalité
    inequality or difference in some respect
    type of:
    caractéristique, propriété
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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