Pronunciation: ˌ dif- ə - ' ren(t)-sh ē - ˌ ā t
Function: verb
Inflected Form: -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 \ - ˌ ren(t)-sh( ē -) ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– dif · fer · en · tia · ble \ - ' ren(t)-sh( ē -) ə -b ə l \ adjective