English to English
differentiate
(,d/I/f/@/'r/E/n/S//i/,/eI/t
)
verb (v)
mark as different(verb.cognition)
source: wordnet30
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense(verb.cognition)
source: wordnet30
calculate a derivative; take the derivative(verb.cognition)
source: wordnet30
become different during development(verb.change)
Example:
Cells differentiate.
source: wordnet30
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment(verb.change)
source: wordnet30
become distinct and acquire a different character(verb.change)
source: wordnet30
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.(verb)
source: webster1913
To acquire a distinct and separate character.(verb)
source: webster1913