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v. dif·fer·en·ti·at·ed, dif·fer·en·ti·at·ing, dif·fer·en·ti·ates

v.tr.

1. To constitute the distinction between: subspecies that are differentiated by the markings on their wings.

2. To perceive or show the difference in or between; discriminate.

3. To make different by alteration or modification.

4. Mathematics To calculate the derivative or differential of (a function).

v.intr.

1. To become distinct or specialized; acquire a different character.

2. To make distinctions; discriminate.

3. Biology To undergo differentiation.

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Adj.	1.	differentiated - made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different; "the differentiated markings of butterflies"; "the regionally differentiated results" undifferentiated, uniform - not differentiated
	2.	differentiated - exhibiting biological specialization; adapted during development to a specific function or environment biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms specialised, specialized - developed or designed for a special activity or function; "a specialized tool"

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