DIFFERENCES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

the number that remains after subtraction

Example: the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend

Part of speech: Noun

a significant change

Example: the difference in her is amazing; his support made a real difference

Part of speech: Noun

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

Example: there are many differences between jazz and rock

Part of speech: Noun

a disagreement or argument about something important

Example: he had a dispute with his wife; there were irreconcilable differences; the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats

Part of speech: Noun

a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

Example: the deviation from the mean