differentia Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- hallmark
- peculiarity
- touch
- marker
- particularity
- specific
- affection
- property
- stamp
- fingerprint
- character
- mark
- diagnostic
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differentia Meaning
differentia (n)
distinguishing characteristics (especially in different species of a genus)
differentia (n.)
The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species; the characteristic attribute of a species; specific difference.
FAQs About the word differentia
distinguishing characteristics (especially in different species of a genus)The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species; the characteristic att
characteristic, feature, trait, attribution, attribute, criterion, quality, hallmark,peculiarity, touch
No antonyms found.
In biological taxonomy, the differentia helps distinguish one species from another based on specific characteristics.
The unique coloration of the butterfly's wings serves as a differentia for species identification.
The differentia between the two varieties of roses lies in the distinct fragrance each emits.
The taxonomist carefully studied the differentia of each plant species to classify them accurately.
