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differential equation
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difficult
difficulty
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diffuse (1)
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difficult

dif·fi·cult [ díffikəlt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. hard to do: requiring a lot of planning or effort to do, understand, or deal with
a difficult job
a difficult question

2. full of problems: full of problems, trouble, or aspects that are hard to endure
a difficult birth

3. hard to please: hard to please or control
a difficult audience

4. hard to convince: hard to convince or persuade
If they're difficult, offer them more.

[14th century. Back-formation <difficulty]

dif·fi·cult·ness noun

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