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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The thesis maps onto a broader pattern in retail’s luxury-affordability divide: Brands that deliver emotional or experiential value are outperforming undifferentiated ones, as consumers in every bracket make increasingly selective choices about where to splurge. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 The other, the endosperm, is an undifferentiated mass of cells whose fate is to feed its sibling and die in the process. Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 That behavior has squeezed the middle, leaving undifferentiated regional supermarkets struggling to stand out. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026 Citizens commune not just with deceased relatives but with the undifferentiated mass of anonymous dead. Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undifferentiated

Word History

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 15 May. 2026.

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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