transitive verb differentiated -·at′ed, differentiating -·at′·ing

1. to constitute a difference in or between
2. to make unlike; develop specialized differences in
3. to perceive or express the difference in; distinguish between; discriminate
4. Math. to work out the differential or derivative of (a function)

Etymology: < ML differentiatus, pp. of differentiare < L differentia: see difference

intransitive verb

1. to become different or differentiated; develop new characteristics
2. to perceive or express a difference
3. Biol. to undergo differentiation