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1. (v.t.) differentiate
to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish.
2. differentiate
to perceive the difference in or between.
3. differentiate
to make different by modification, as a biological species.
4. differentiate
Math. to obtain the differential or the derivative of.
5. (v.i.) differentiate
to become unlike or dissimilar.
6. differentiate
to make a distinction.
7. differentiate
(of cells or tissues) to change from relatively generalized to specialized kinds during development.
Etymology: (1810–20; < ML)
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| Definition of 'differentiate' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell, tell apart
mark as different
"We distinguish several kinds of maple"
2. (verb) distinguish, mark, differentiate
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
"His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"
3. (verb) differentiate
calculate a derivative; take the derivative
4. (verb) differentiate
become different during development
"cells differentiate"
5. (verb) speciate, differentiate, specialize, specialise
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
6. (verb) differentiate
become distinct and acquire a different character
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) differentiate
to distinguish or mark by a specific difference; to effect a difference in, as regards classification; to develop differential characteristics in; to specialize; to desynonymize
2. (verb) differentiate
to express the specific difference of; to describe the properties of (a thing) whereby it is differenced from another of the same class; to discriminate
3. (verb) differentiate
to obtain the differential, or differential coefficient, of; as, to differentiate an algebraic expression, or an equation
4. (verb) differentiate
to acquire a distinct and separate character
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