1dif·fer·en·tial 
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/ adjective [more differential; most differential] formal : relating to or based on a difference : treating some people or groups differently from others
▪ The law is intended to prevent differential [=discriminatory] treatment of women in the workplace.
▪ The law is intended to prevent differential [=discriminatory] treatment of women in the workplace.
— dif·fer·en·tial·ly adverb
