skirtumas
Skirtumas is a Lithuanian noun meaning difference or distinction. It is used to denote the result of subtraction in mathematics and, more broadly, the degree of dissimilarity or variance between two or more entities, such as objects, concepts, or groups.
The word derives from the verb skirti, meaning to separate or distinguish, with the suffix -mas forming
In mathematics, skirtumas is the numerical result of subtracting one quantity from another. For example, the
Outside mathematics, skirtumas is used to describe distinctions between ideas, cultures, or categories. Examples include kultūriniai
Related concepts in Lithuanian include palyginimas (comparison) and atskyrimas (separation), though each carries its own nuance.