differentiate

verb

1. mark as different

Similar word(s): distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, severalize, tell

Definition categories: cognition, identify, place

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

Similar word(s): distinguish, mark

Definition categories: cognition, characterise, characterize, qualify

3. calculate a derivative; take the derivative

Definition categories: cognition, calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon

4. become different during development

- cells differentiate

Definition categories: change, develop

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

Similar word(s): specialise, specialize, speciate

Definition categories: change, evolve

6. become distinct and acquire a different character

Definition categories: change, dissimilate