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 : discriminate intransitive 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