differ

noun

(computing) A program that diffs, a diff.

verb

(intransitive) Not to have the same traits or characteristics; to be unalike or distinct.

(intransitive, people, groups, etc.) To have diverging opinions, disagree.

(intransitive) To be separated in quantity.

Roots

fero-fer · Latin · carry, bear

Synonyms for differ

disagreev varyv divergev deviatev differentiatev dissentn disaccordv contradictv variegatev variaten

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Where does differ come from?

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