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undifferentiated

UK
/ʌnˌdɪfəˈrɛnʧieɪtɪd/
US
/ʌnˌdɪfərˈɛnʧieɪtɪd/

Translations

undifferentiatedadjective
more undifferentiated
Comp.
most undifferentiated
Super.
UK
/ʌnˌdɪfəˈrɛnʧieɪtɪd/
US
/ʌnˌdɪfərˈɛnʧieɪtɪd/
The undifferentiated mass of clouds covered the sky, making it hard to distinguish one from another.
La masse indifférenciée de nuages couvrait le ciel, rendant difficile de les distinguer les uns des autres.
Additional translations
non différenciéSurtout en biologie ; plus fréquent avec des cellules ou des tissus.
Synonyms
indistinguishable
uniform
homogeneous
unvaried
generic
Antonyms
differentiated
undifferentiatedpast participle
UK
/ˌʌn.dɪˈfɛr.ən.si.eɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˌʌn.dɪˈfɛr.ən.si.eɪ.tɪd/
Functions as the past participle of the verb "undifferentiate" in biological contexts.
Under stress, certain mature cells have undifferentiated and reverted to a more primitive state.
Sous l'effet du stress, certaines cellules matures se sont indifférenciées et sont revenues à un état plus primitif.

Definitions

undifferentiatedadjective
Not having distinct or individual characteristics; lacking differentiation.
The undifferentiated mass of clouds covered the sky, making it hard to distinguish one from another.
In biology, referring to cells or tissues that have not yet developed specialized functions or structures.
The undifferentiated stem cells have the potential to develop into various types of cells in the body.
undifferentiatedpast participle
Past participle of the verb "undifferentiate"; having undergone a loss of differentiation.
Under stress, certain mature cells have undifferentiated and reverted to a more primitive state.
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