Correct spelling, explanation: different should be spelled with double f because the word comes from Latin differre, in which f was doubled due to the prefix dis- added to the word ferre (to bear). Therefore different is the correct spelling, while diferent is a mistake.
Definition of different:
adjective, not similar, separate
I think you should wear a different dress to the graduation, this one is too short.
Are they really sisters? They look completely different.
Incorrect spelling, explanation: this spelling is incorrect because f in different should be doubled. This is due to Latin origin differre (f was doubled because the word is made from word ferre with prefix dis- to s was dropped and another f was added). Thus diferent is incorrect and the correct form is different.
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We were thinking exactly about that, now we understand, thanks.
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