Differentiate: meaning, definitions and examples
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differentiate
[ ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt ]
in decision making
To recognize or point out a difference; to distinguish; to make distinct.
Synonyms
contrast, discriminate, distinguish, separate.
Examples of usage
- It is important to differentiate between right and wrong.
- Can you differentiate the original painting from the copy?
in biology
To develop different characteristics or functions; to become specialized.
Synonyms
diversify, evolve, specialize.
Examples of usage
- Cells in the body differentiate to perform specific tasks.
- Stem cells can differentiate into various types of cells.
Translations
Translations of the word "differentiate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 diferenciar
🇮🇳 अंतर करना
🇩🇪 unterscheiden
🇮🇩 membedakan
🇺🇦 відрізняти
🇵🇱 rozróżniać
🇯🇵 区別する (kūbetsu suru)
🇫🇷 différencier
🇪🇸 diferenciar
🇹🇷 ayırmak
🇰🇷 구별하다 (gubyeolhada)
🇸🇦 تمييز (tamayyoz)
🇨🇿 rozlišovat
🇸🇰 rozlišovať
🇨🇳 区分 (qūfēn)
🇸🇮 razlikovati
🇮🇸 aðgreina
🇰🇿 айыру
🇬🇪 განსხვავება (ganskhvaveba)
🇦🇿 fərqləndirmək
🇲🇽 diferenciar
Etymology
The word 'differentiate' comes from the Latin word 'differentiare', meaning 'to make different'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of differentiation is important in various fields such as mathematics, biology, and decision making.
See also: differentially.