differentiate - Definition | Dictionary definition of differentiate

Definition of differentiate

mark as different

Synonyms:: distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, severalize, tell, tell apart

Types:: show 19 types...; hide 19 types...; know
be able to distinguish, recognize as being different; discriminate, know apart
recognize or perceive the difference; subtilize
mark fine distinctions and subtleties, as among words; label
distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions; label
distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom; sex
tell the sex (of young chickens); individualise, individualize
make or mark or treat as individual; contrast
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences; severalise, severalize
distinguish or separate; contradistinguish
distinguish by contrasting qualities; decouple, dissociate
regard as unconnected; demarcate
separate clearly, as if by boundaries; discriminate, separate, single out
treat differently on the basis of sex or race; insulate, isolate
place or set apart; hive off
remove from a group and make separate; segregate
separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation; redline
discriminate in selling or renting housing in certain areas of a neighborhood; disadvantage, disfavor, disfavour
put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm; stratify
divide society into social classes or castes

Type of:: identify, place
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

Types:: characterise, characterize
be characteristic of; individuate
give individual character to; define
determine the nature of

Type of:: characterise, characterize, qualify
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

calculate a derivative; take the derivative

Type of:: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out
make a mathematical calculation or computation

become different during development

"cells differentiate"

Type of:: develop
grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment

evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

become distinct and acquire a different character