Associations to the word «Differentiate»

DIFFERENTIATE, verb. (transitive) To show, or be the distinction between two things.

DIFFERENTIATE, verb. (intransitive) To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.

DIFFERENTIATE, verb. (transitive) (intransitive) To modify, or be modified.

DIFFERENTIATE, verb. (transitive) (mathematics) To calculate the derivative of a function.

DIFFERENTIATE, verb. (transitive) (mathematics) To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.

DIFFERENTIATE, verb. (intransitive) (biology) To produce distinct organs or to achieve specific functions by a process of development called differentiation.

DIFFERENTIATE, verb. Mark as different; "We distinguish several kinds of maple".

DIFFERENTIATE, verb. Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense; "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers".

DIFFERENTIATE, verb. Calculate a derivative; take the derivative.

DIFFERENTIATE, verb. Become different during development; "cells differentiate".

DIFFERENTIATE, verb. Evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment.

DIFFERENTIATE, verb. Become distinct and acquire a different character.