to differentiate

Examples

• All

• It's a cell that can do two things to make more of itself self renew and it can differentiate into a number of different organs and tissues.

• Stem cells can grow and differentiate into various types of tissue, including muscle and nerve.

• And then we want to differentiate different strains within that species.

• Schools and districts across the country have invested in training teachers on how to differentiate curriculum.

  Academic text (2011)

• As the embryos develop, cells differentiate into distinct types such as bone, muscle, and skin.

• Mathematically gifted students learn differently and need a differentiated curriculum in order to succeed in a regular classroom.

  Academic text (2008)

• As the plants grew, they began to differentiate into unique species suited to their environments.

• In biology class, we learned how cells differentiate to form specialized structures during development.

Synonyms

E

to evolve

vsto differentiate

591 4.0

To change or develop slowly over time, often becoming more advanced

focuses on becoming distinct or specialized rather than only slow change

S

to specialize

vsto differentiate

• Specialized

28 4.4

To change so a living thing fits a particular environment

describes becoming distinct in general, not only for one specific function

D

to diverge

vsto differentiate

19 6.8

To move apart and also become different, like roads or opinions

involves developing distinct traits rather than merely splitting into different paths

I

to individuate

vsto differentiate

3 8.3

To give someone or something their own identity

emphasizes developing distinct forms or roles rather than only uniqueness

Antonyms

D

to dedifferentiate

• Specialized

9.9

To lose special parts and return to a simpler cell or tissue state

How Specialized

to specialize

• Specialized

28 4.4

to differentiate

• Specialized

9 5.5

to diverge

19 6.8

to vary

239 2.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology