differing
UK: ˈdɪfərɪŋ | US: ˈdɪfərɪŋ
adj. showing or characterized by a difference; not the same
v. (present participle of differ) to be unlike or distinct in nature, form, or characteristics
differing = differ<to be unlike> + ing<present participle suffix>
- differ: From Latin differre ("to carry apart, delay, differ"), combining dis- ("apart") + ferre ("to bear, carry").
- ing: Old English present participle suffix -ende, later merging with the nominal suffix -ung.
Etymology Origin:
The word differing traces back to Latin differre, where dis- ("apart") and ferre ("to carry") metaphorically evolved to mean "to be unlike." The -ing suffix marks its role as a present participle or adjective in English, retaining the core idea of divergence.
The two theories are differing in their approach to the problem.
Her opinion is differing from the majority, sparking debate.
The twins have strikingly differing personalities.
The data shows differing results across regions.
Despite differing views, they reached a compromise.