different

noun

(mathematics) The different ideal.

adjective

Not the same; exhibiting a difference.

Various, assorted, diverse.

Distinct, separate; used for emphasis after numbers and other determiners of quantity.

Unlike most others; unusual.

adverb

Differently.

Roots

ferofer- · Latin · carry, bear

Synonyms for different

diversiform unalikeadj differingv dissimilaradj variousadj variedadj varyingadj diverseadj disparateadj unlikeadj otheradj variformadj divergentadj distinctadj multifariousadj

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Where does different come from?

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