DIFFERENT

I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin ~-, differens, present participle of differre Date: 14th century partly or totally unlike in nature, form, or quality ; dissimilar , not the same: as, distinct , various , another , unusual , special , ~ness noun Synonyms: see: ~ Usage: Numerous commentators have condemned ~ than in spite of its use since the 17th century by many of the best-known names in English literature. It is nevertheless standard and is even recommended in many handbooks when followed by a clause, because insisting on from in such instances often produces clumsy or wordy formulations. Different from, the generally safe choice, is more common especially when it is followed by a noun or pronoun. II. adverb Date: 1744 ~ly