Main Entry: dif·fer·en·ti·ate

Pronunciation: \ˌdif-ə-ˈren(t)-shē-ˌāt\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): dif·fer·en·ti·at·ed; dif·fer·en·ti·at·ing

Date: 1816

transitive verb 1 : to obtain the mathematical derivative of
2 : to mark or show a difference in : constitute a difference that distinguishes
3 : to develop differential characteristics in
4 : to cause differentiation of in the course of development
5 : to express the specific distinguishing quality of : discriminateintransitive verb 1 : to recognize or give expression to a difference
2 : to become distinct or different in character
3 : to undergo differentiation

— dif·fer·en·tia·bil·i·ty \-ˌren(t)-sh(ē-)ə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— dif·fer·en·tia·ble \-ˈren(t)-sh(ē-)ə-bəl\ adjective