differentiate
Pronunciation: /dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/
The English word “differentiate” has 9 meanings listed here.
verb
- To modify so as to create a difference or distinction.
- To show or be the difference or distinction between things.
- To recognize as different or distinct.
- To calculate the derivative of a function.
- To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.
- To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.
- To teach a lesson in multiple different ways in order to meet the needs of more or less advanced students.
- To (cause to) go through a process of development called differentiation; to make or become different in form or function.
noun
- Something that has been differentiated or stratified.
Etymology
From New Latin differentiātus, perfect passive participle of differentiō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix)), from Latin differentia (“difference”); see difference.
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More English words
- differentialize
- differentially
- differentiant
- differentiatable
- differentiated
- differentiatedly
- differentiatedness
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