Differentiate
[,dɪfə'renʃɪeɪt] or [,dɪfə'rɛnʃɪet]
Definition
(verb.) become distinct and acquire a different character.
(verb.) become different during development; 'cells differentiate'.
(verb.) calculate a derivative; take the derivative.
Typist: Sonia--From WordNet
Definition
(v. t.) 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.
(v. t.) 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.
(v. t.) To obtain the differential, or differential coefficient, of; as, to differentiate an algebraic expression, or an equation.
(v. i.) To acquire a distinct and separate character.
Editor: Rosanne
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Particularize, individualize, distinguish, identify, verify, specify,segregate, disseminate, fuse, lump, mass
ANT:Generalize, classify, confound, amalgamate, confuse
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Examples
- The poor dear cannot differentiate between erudition and wisdom. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- I should hate to trust its findings further than to differentiate between individuals. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- As it spread widely, Aryan began to differentiate into a number of subordinate languages. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- But up to a few hundred years ago it is probable that since the days of the Pal?olithic Age at least mankind has on the whole been differentiating. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Jacquard’s invention consisted in individualizing and differentiating the movement of the warp threads, instead of operating them in constant groups. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Is Mankind Still Differentiating? H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- This direct and intimate connection of philosophy with an outlook upon life obviously differentiates philosophy from science. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
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