differs

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

ferofer- · Latin · carry, bear

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Where does differs come from?

The word differs breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root fer-, from Latin fero (“carry, bear”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.