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Differentiate
/dˌɪfəɹˈɛnʃɪˌeɪt/
/ˌdɪfɝˈɛnʃiˌeɪt/, /ˌdɪfɝˈɛntʃiˌeɪt/to differentiate
01
to recognize the difference present between two people or things
Transitive: to differentiate between two things | to differentiate two things
Example
The teacher helps her students differentiate between similar-sounding words by highlighting their distinct meanings and usage.
She is currently differentiating between the various types of flowers in the garden.
The two products are clearly differentiated by their packaging and branding.
02
to be something that marks two things or people as completely distinguished or different
Transitive: to differentiate sb/sth from others
Example
The bright red dress really differentiates her from the rest of the guests.
The new technology differentiates this company from its competitors.
Her unique style differentiates her from other artists in the gallery.
03
to develop unique qualities or features that make something stand out from others
Intransitive
Example
The two cultures differentiated in their traditions and values.
The landscape started to differentiate, with forests giving way to deserts.
Over the years, their relationship differentiated, evolving into a deeper connection.
04
(of a cell or organism) to change or develop in a way that makes something distinct or unique from others
Intransitive: to differentiate into specialized forms
Example
As the plants grow, they differentiate into various shapes and sizes.
The cells in the embryo begin to differentiate into specialized tissues.
In the early stages of growth, the cells differentiate into various specialized types.
05
to cause a cell to develop into a more specialized form during its growth process
Transitive: to differentiate cells
Example
In embryonic development, certain signals differentiate cells into specialized tissue types.
The growth factors in the body differentiate stem cells into muscle cells.
Scientists are studying how hormones differentiate cells in the brain.
06
to find the derivative of a function, essentially determining how it changes at each point
Transitive: to differentiate a function
Example
In calculus, we differentiate a function to understand its rate of change.
To solve the problem, we need to differentiate the equation with respect to time.
The professor showed us how to differentiate the function step by step.
word family
differ
Verb
different
Adjective
differentiate
Verb
dedifferentiate
Verb
differentiated
Adjective
differentiation
Noun
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