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differenciáleg is a Catalan word that translates to "differential" in English. In the context of mathematics, it refers to an infinitesimal difference between two values. This concept is fundamental to calculus, where it is used to define derivatives and integrals.

The differential of a function y with respect to a variable x, denoted as dy or dx, represents a small change in y corresponding to a small change in x. For a function y = f(x), the differential dy is related to the differential dx by the derivative of the function: dy = f'(x) dx. This relationship allows us to approximate changes in a function's output for small changes in its input.

Differentials are also used in physics and engineering to model continuous processes and phenomena. For example, in mechanics, the differential of distance is velocity multiplied by the differential of time (ds = v dt). In thermodynamics, differentials are used to describe changes in energy, temperature, and other state variables. The idea of infinitesimally small quantities is central to understanding how these quantities change over time or space, forming the basis for differential equations that describe complex systems.