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Differentiation
/dˌɪfəɹˌɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/
/ˌdɪfɝˌɛntʃiˈeɪʃən/, /dɪfɝˌɛnʃiˈeɪʃən/Differentiation
01
the act of setting someone or something apart from the others based on their individual traits
02
the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function
03
(biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
Example
During the first trimester, the human embryo undergoes rapid cell division and differentiation to form essential organs.
The scientist studied the role of vitamin A in promoting the trait of proper cell differentiation.
