Differentiate

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/

Definitions of differentiate

noun the process of distinguishing or contrasting things

Example Sentences

A1 It is important to differentiate between right and wrong.

A2 Children at this age start to differentiate colors.

B1 The ability to differentiate between similar species is crucial for biologists.

B2 His keen eye for detail allows him to easily differentiate between authentic and counterfeit items.

C1 The expert was able to differentiate the subtle nuances in the artist's work.

C2 She could easily differentiate between the two identical twins based on their personalities.

verb to recognize or express the difference between things; distinguish

Example Sentences

A1 I can differentiate between a cat and a dog.

A2 She struggled to differentiate the real painting from the replica.

B1 It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

B2 The expert was able to differentiate the authentic antique from the fake.

C1 The detective was able to differentiate the subtle clues that led to the killer.

C2 The scientist used advanced technology to differentiate between the two similar species of insects.

Examples of differentiate in a Sentence

formal It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion when conducting research.

informal I can't differentiate between these two brands of headphones; they both sound the same to me.

slang I can never differentiate between the twins - they look exactly alike!

figurative Her unique style of painting really helps her differentiate herself from other artists.

Grammatical Forms of differentiate

past tense

differentiated

plural

differentiate

comparative

more differentiated

superlative

most differentiated

present tense

differentiate

future tense

will differentiate

perfect tense

have differentiated

continuous tense

is differentiating

singular

differentiates

positive degree

differentiate

infinitive

to differentiate

gerund

differentiating

participle

differentiating

Origin and Evolution of differentiate

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'differentiate' originated from the Latin word 'differentiatus', which is derived from the verb 'differentiare' meaning 'to distinguish'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to mean 'to distinguish between', the word 'differentiate' has evolved to also mean 'to make or become different' or 'to make clear distinctions'.