Found 2 items, similar to differentia.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: differentia differentia n : distinguishing characteristics (especially in different species of a genus) [also: differentiae (pl)]
English → English (gcide) Definition: differentia differentia \dif`fer*en"ti*a\, n.; pl. Differenti[ae]. [L. See Difference.] 1. (Logic) The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species, by which it is distinguished from other members of its genus; the characteristic attribute of a species; specific difference; as, a proper definition must have both genus and differentia. [1913 Webster +PJC] 2. the set of characteristics distinguishing an entity from related entities. [PJC]