Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
differential-effect
noun
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl ˈɪfɛkt/
Definition
A differential effect refers to the varying impact of a treatment or intervention on different groups or outcomes.
Examples
- The medication showed a differential effect, improving symptoms in younger patients more significantly than in older ones.
- The study aimed to analyze the differential effect of the training program on men and women.
Meaning
It denotes how a specific action or treatment yields different results across various conditions, populations, or variables.
Synonyms
- variable impact
- disparate outcome
- unequal effect
