differentiate

Meaning

Verb

1. (transitive) To modify so as to create a difference or distinction.
2. (transitive) To show or be the difference or distinction between things.
3. (transitive) To recognize as different or distinct.
4. (transitive) To calculate the derivative of a function.
5. (transitive) To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.
6. (intransitive) To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.
7. (intransitive) To teach a lesson in multiple different ways in order to meet the needs of more or less advanced students.
8. (intransitive, transitive) 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.

Opposite of

conflate

Synonyms

distinguish

discriminate

tell apart

separate

discern

mark

set apart

specialize

secernate

speciate

severalize

tell

severalise

secern

treat differently

specialise

descry

determine

expatiate

particularize

prejudice

recognise

distinquish

diversify

divide

drop

excommunicate

expel

fire

🔥

force out

isolate

keep apart

know

particularise

recognize

remove

resolve

sectioning

segregate

send down

separate off

separate out

sequester

sequestrate

split

spot

sunder

uncouple

vary

dissimilate

Translations

différencier

diferenciar

distinguer

differenziare

differentiëren

onderscheiden

differenzieren

distinguir

διαφοροποιώ

dériver

diferenciar

distinguere

unterscheiden

διακρίνω

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/

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.