Definition of Differentiate

Verb: differentiate ,di-fu'ren-shee,eyt

Mark as different
"We differentiate several kinds of maple";
- distinguish, separate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise [Brit], tell, tell apart
Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
"His modesty differentiates him from his peers";
- distinguish, mark
(mathematics) calculate a derivative; take the derivative
Become different during development
"cells differentiate"
Evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
- speciate, specialize, specialise [Brit]
Become distinct and acquire a different character