differentiate

One entry found for differentiate.

Main Entry: dif·fer·en·ti·ate
Pronunciation: "dif-&-'ren(t)-shE-"At
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing
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 /-"ren(t)-sh(E-)&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun
- dif·fer·en·tia·ble /-'ren(t)-sh(E-)&-b&l/ adjective