DIFFERENTIATE


Meaning of DIFFERENTIATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌdif-ə-ˈren(t)-shē-ˌāt ]

verb

( -at·ed ; -at·ing )

Date: 1816

transitive verb

1. : to obtain the mathematical derivative of

2. : to mark or show a difference in : constitute a difference that distinguishes

3. : to develop differential characteristics in

4. : to cause differentiation of in the course of development

5. : to express the specific distinguishing quality of : discriminate

intransitive verb

1. : to recognize or give expression to a difference

2. : to become distinct or different in character

3. : to undergo differentiation

• dif·fer·en·tia·bil·i·ty -ˌren(t)-sh(ē-)ə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun

• dif·fer·en·tia·ble -ˈren(t)-sh(ē-)ə-bəl adjective

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