undifferentiated

adjective

un·​dif·​fer·​en·​ti·​at·​ed ˌən-ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce undifferentiated (audio)
: not divided or able to be divided into different elements, types, etc. : not differentiated
undifferentiated cells
an undifferentiated mass

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Not surprisingly, most of these ideas were either too vague or too undifferentiated to be interesting. Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Owning the solar supply chain is a strategic triumph for the state, but companies producing solar modules mostly sell undifferentiated products, fighting for minuscule profits while cutting prices to the bone. Dan Wang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025 That distinctive identity helped viewers keep track of various shows, instead of facing a morass of undifferentiated content. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025 Efforts to rewind the aging clock often focus on stem cells, the undifferentiated cells that transform to make up our hearts, eyes, and bones. Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undifferentiated

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First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undifferentiated was in 1862

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“Undifferentiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undifferentiated. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

undifferentiated

adjective
un·​dif·​fer·​en·​ti·​at·​ed -ˌdif-ə-ˈren-chē-ˌāt-əd How to pronounce undifferentiated (audio)
: not differentiated
an undifferentiated sarcoma
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