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differentiated

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dif·fer·en·ti·ate  (df-rnsh-t)
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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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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He dropped gradually back into his old frivolous and easygoing ways and conditions of feeling and manner of speech, and no familiar of his could have detected anything in him that differentiated him from the weak and careless Tom of other days.
Pudd'n'head Wilson by Twain, Mark View in context
The result had been that not only was he familiar with the facts in all their bearings, but he had already so far differentiated them that he was able to arrange them in his own mind according to their values.
The Lair of the White Worm by Stoker, Bram View in context
The profound man, who is by nature differentiated from his fellows, feels this difference too keenly to call attention to it by any outward show.
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