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单词 differentiates
释义

differentiate

verb

dif·​fer·​en·​ti·​ate ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shē-ˌāt How to pronounce differentiate (audio)
differentiated; differentiating

transitive verb

1
mathematics : to obtain the mathematical derivative (see derivative entry 1 sense 3) of
2
: to mark or show a difference in : constitute a contrasting element that distinguishes
features that differentiate the twins
how we differentiate ourselves from our competitors
3
: to develop differential or distinguishing characteristics in
What differentiated a laborer from another man … Sherwood Anderson
4
biology : to cause differentiation (see differentiation sense 3b) of in the course of development
cells that are differentiated from stem cells
5
: to express the specific distinguishing quality of : discriminate
differentiate poetry and prose

intransitive verb

1
: to recognize or give expression to a difference
difficult to differentiate between the two
2
: to become distinct or different in character
3
biology : to undergo differentiation (see differentiation sense 3b)
when the cells begin to differentiate
differentiability
ˌdi-fə-ˌren(t)-sh(ē-)ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce differentiate (audio)
noun
differentiable
ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-sh(ē-)ə-bəl How to pronounce differentiate (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • difference
  • discern
  • discriminate
  • distinguish
  • secern
  • separate
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Example Sentences

The only thing that differentiates the twins is the color of their eyes. it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music
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Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from Medieval Latin differentiātus, past participle of differentiāre "to distinguish" (New Latin in mathematical sense), verbal derivative of Latin differentia difference entry 1

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

differentiate

verb

dif·​fer·​en·​ti·​ate ˌdi-fə-ˈren-shē-ˌāt How to pronounce differentiate (audio)
differentiated; differentiating
1
: to make or become different
What differentiates the cars?
2
: to recognize or state the difference between
I can't differentiate the two colors.

Medical Definition

differentiate

verb

dif·​fer·​en·​ti·​ate ˌdif-ə-ˈren-chē-ˌāt How to pronounce differentiate (audio)
differentiated; differentiating

transitive verb

1
: to constitute a difference that distinguishes
the history of the injury also differentiates these two fractures J. S. Keene et al.
2
: to cause differentiation of in the course of development
3
: to discriminate or give expression to a specific difference that distinguishes
quickly learned to differentiate sharp pain from dull pain
4
: to cause differentiation in (a specimen for microscopic examination) by staining

intransitive verb

1
: to recognize or express a difference
differentiate between humans and the rest of the primates
2
: to undergo differentiation
when a B cell matures, it differentiates into a plasma cell that secretes antibodies R. C. Gallo

differentiates

verb

present tense third-person singular of differentiate
as in distinguishes
to understand or point out the difference in it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • distinguishes
  • discriminates
  • separates
  • differences
  • discerns
  • secerns
  • understands
  • divides
  • comprehends
  • knows
  • demarcates
  • contradistinguishes
  • severs
  • sets off
  • grasps
  • parts
  • marks (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • confuses
  • mistakes
  • mixes (up)
  • confounds
  • mingles
  • lumps (together)
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