differentiate — to recognize or express the difference between things or people
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to recognize or express the difference between things or people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom can't differentiate between my boyfriend and my brother from behind - they both have the same messy hair!
- The teacher asked us to differentiate the main ideas from supporting details.
- This new feature will help differentiate our app in the crowded market.
differentiate
VERB[/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/]
to recognize or express the difference between things or people
to recognize or express the difference between things or people
Differentiate with care, associate to appreciate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Medieval Latin 'differentiate,' derived from Latin 'differentia' meaning 'difference' or 'distinction,' which comes from 'differre' (to carry apart, differ), composed of 'dis-' (apart) and 'ferre' (to carry).
Breakdown
differ- (to be unlike, from Latin differre) + -ent (being in a state) + -iate (verb suffix meaning to make or become) = differentiate (to make or recognize as different)
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📝Examples
“My mom can't differentiate between my boyfriend and my brother from behind - they both have the same messy hair!”
“The teacher asked us to differentiate the main ideas from supporting details.”
“This new feature will help differentiate our app in the crowded market.”
“I can differentiate between coffee brands just by smell - my superpower is being a coffee snob!”
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