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differentiate

dif·fe·ren·tiate

UK/dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ US/ˌdɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ uncommon

verb

1.

mark as different

  • “We distinguish several kinds of maple”
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2.

be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

  • “His modesty distinguishes him form his peers”
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3.

calculate a derivative; take the derivative

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4.

become different during development

  • “cells differentiate”
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5.

evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

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6.

Origin

From New Latin differentiātus, perfect passive participle of differentiō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix)), from Latin differentia (“difference”); see difference.

Phrases

  • tell apart

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