DIFFERENCE Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word difference. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for DIFFERENCE
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| deviation | nounn | |||||
noun • a variation that deviates from the standard or norm • the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function • the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances • deviate behavior • a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) | ||||||
| divergence | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of moving away in different direction from a common point • a variation that deviates from the standard or norm • an infinite series that has no limit • a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions | ||||||
| disparity | nounn | |||||
noun • inequality or difference in some respect | ||||||
| contrast | nounn | |||||
noun • the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared • the act of distinguishing by comparing differences • a conceptual separation or distinction • the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors • the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness) verb • put in opposition to show or emphasize differences • to show differences when compared; be different | ||||||
| disagreement | nounn | |||||
noun • a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters • a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions • the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing | ||||||
| discrepancy | nounn | |||||
noun • a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions • an event that departs from expectations | ||||||
| dissimilarity | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being dissimilar | ||||||
| dissimilitude | nounn | |||||
noun • dissimilarity evidenced by an absence of likeness | ||||||
| distinction | nounn | |||||
noun • a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes • high status importance owing to marked superiority • a distinguishing difference between similar things or people • an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority | ||||||
| diversity | nounn | |||||
noun • noticeable heterogeneity • the condition or result of being changeable | ||||||
| incongruity | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate | ||||||
| variation | nounn | |||||
noun • an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change • an activity that varies from a norm or standard • a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished • something a little different from others of the same type • an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard • the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north • the process of varying or being varied • (astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon) • (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration • (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure • the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard | ||||||
| incongruence | nounn | |||||
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| conflict | nounn | |||||
noun • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests • an incompatibility of dates or events • opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot) • a disagreement or argument about something important verb • be in conflict • go against, as of rules and laws | ||||||
| departure | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of departing • a variation that deviates from the standard or norm • euphemistic expressions for death | ||||||
| dispute | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a disagreement or argument about something important • coming into conflict with verb • take exception to • have a disagreement over something | ||||||
| remainder | nounn | |||||
noun • something left after other parts have been taken away • the part of the dividend that is left over when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor • the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend • a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold verb • sell cheaply as remainders | ||||||
| difference of opinion | nounn | |||||
noun • a disagreement or argument about something important | ||||||
| differentiate | verbv | |||||
verb • mark as different • be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense • calculate a derivative; take the derivative • become different during development • evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment • become distinct and acquire a different character | ||||||
| dissension | nounn | |||||
noun • disagreement among those expected to cooperate • a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters | ||||||