adj · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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CMU ARPABET:D IH2 F ER0 EH1 N SH IY0 EY2 T IH0 D
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
CMU ARPABET 2:D IH2 F ER0 EH1 N CH IY0 EY2 T AH0 D
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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adj
Meaning 1
That has taken on a specialized form and function.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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Meaning relationships
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adj
Meaning 2
Making fine distinctions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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verb
Meaning 3
simple past and past participle of differentiate
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
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adjective
Meaning 4
made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
the differentiated markings of butterflies
the regionally differentiated results
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: undifferentiated
5
adjective satellite
Meaning 5
exhibiting biological specialization; adapted during development to a specific function or environment
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
Etymology
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Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Italian:
differenziato
— that has taken on a specialized form and function
Serbo-Croatian:
diferenciran
— that has taken on a specialized form and function