Differentiate

v. t.	1.	To distinguish or mark by a specific difference; to effect a difference in, as regards classification; to develop differential characteristics in; to specialize; to desynonymize. The word then was differentiated into the two forms then and than. - Earle. Two or more of the forms assumed by the same original word become differentiated in signification. - Dr. Murray.
	2.	To express the specific difference of; to describe the properties of (a thing) whereby it is differenced from another of the same class; to discriminate.
	3.	(Math.) To obtain the differential, or differential coefficient, of; as, to differentiate an algebraic expression, or an equation.
v. i.	1.	(Biol.) To acquire a distinct and separate character.

Verb	1.	differentiate - mark as different; "We distinguish several kinds of maple" Synonyms: distinguish, secern, secernate, severalise, severalize, tell apart, separate, tell
	2.	differentiate - be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense; "His modesty distinguishes him form his peers" Synonyms: distinguish, mark
	3.	differentiate - calculate a derivative; take the derivative Antonyms: integrate - calculate the integral of; calculate by integration
	4.	differentiate - become different during development; "cells differentiate" Antonyms: dedifferentiate - lose specialization in form or function
	5.	differentiate - evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment Synonyms: speciate, specialise, specialize
	6.	differentiate - become distinct and acquire a different character

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