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difference 1. Maths a. the result of the subtraction of one number, quantity, etc., from another b. the single number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend; remainder 2. Logic another name for differentia 3. Maths of two sets a. the set of members of the first that are not members of the second. b. symmetric difference the set of members of one but not both of the given sets. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The difference in affection, of parents towards their several children, is many times unequal; and sometimes unworthy; especially in the mothers; as Solomon saith, A wise son rejoiceth the father, but an ungracious son shames the mother. In this quotation from Chaucer I have not changed the old spelling into modern as I did in the chapter on Chaucer, so that you may see the difference between the two styles more clearly. It will be observed that a difference has been made by the convention between the compensation of the President and of the judges, That of the former can neither be increased nor diminished; that of the latter can only not be diminished. |
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