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differentiated

adjective

Simple meaning

Making fine distinctions.

Pronunciation

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dihferehnsheeaytid

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dɪfɚˈɛnʃieɪtɪd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. figurative

    Making fine distinctions.

  2. biologyof a cell or tissue

    That has taken on a specialized form and function.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • “The differentiated markings of butterflies.”adjective

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Antonyms

Sense: making fine distinctions

undifferentiatedTechnicaluniform

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