difference

difference
n
1. dissimilarity, unlikeness, dissimilitude, contrast, confliction; contrariety, opposition, antithesis, contradiction, contradistinction; inconsistency, discrepancy, inconformity, nonconformity; disparity, inequality, imparity, imbalance, incongruity; variation, divergence, deviation, departure; op-positeness, contrariness, adverseness.
2. idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, particularity, differentia, individuality; singularity, idiocrasy, mannerism, eccentricity, oddity; kink, quirk, quip.
3. discrimination, distinguishment, judgment, discernment, distinction, differentiation, discreteness.
4. disagreement, disaccord, antagonism, contention; controversy, contest, conflict; dissension, dissidence, dissent, variance; discord, division, strife.
5. dispute, debate, disputation, logomachy, quarrel, wrangle, jangle, set-to; altercation, clash, brawl, Inf. scrap; falling out, parting of ways, misunderstanding, sixes and sevens; squabble, spat, tiff, miff, bickering, row, broil; feud, breach, vendetta, faction; rupture, schism.
6. cause, issue, question, point, ground, Latin, casus belli. apple of discord, bone of contention, seed of discontent.
7. remainder, rest, residue, residuum, balance, excess, Inf. what's left.

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