differentiate

UK
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/
US
/ˌdɪfərˈɛnʃieɪt/

Translations

differentiateverb
differentiated
Past Simple
differentiated
Past Participle
differentiating
Gerund
UK
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/
US
/ˌdɪfərˈɛnʃieɪt/
différencierEn mathématiques.
In calculus class, we learned how to differentiate complex functions.
En cours d’analyse, nous avons appris à différencier des fonctions complexes.
se différencierSens intransitif : devenir différent ou se spécialiser.
During embryonic development, undifferentiated cells differentiate into muscle, bone, and nerve tissue.
Au cours du développement embryonnaire, les cellules indifférenciées se différencient en tissu musculaire, osseux et nerveux.
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion in a debate.
Il est important de distinguer le fait de l’opinion dans un débat.
The company differentiated its product by adding unique features.
L’entreprise a différencié son produit en ajoutant des caractéristiques uniques.

Definitions

differentiateverb
To recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different.
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion in a debate.
To make (someone or something) appear different or distinct.
The company differentiated its product by adding unique features.
To transform (a function) into its derivative in mathematics.
In calculus class, we learned how to differentiate complex functions.
(Biology, intransitive) (of a cell or tissue) to develop or become specialized into a different form or function.
During embryonic development, undifferentiated cells differentiate into muscle, bone, and nerve tissue.
To become different or to evolve distinguishing characteristics; to distinguish itself.
Over time, the dialect differentiated into several distinct regional varieties.