English to English
verb
- mark as different
We distinguish several kinds of maple.
source: WordNet 3.0
- be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
His modesty distinguishes him from his peers.
source: WordNet 3.0
- calculate a derivative; take the derivative
source: WordNet 3.0
- become different during development
Cells differentiate.
source: WordNet 3.0
- evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
source: WordNet 3.0
- become distinct and acquire a different character
source: WordNet 3.0
- To distinguish or mark by a specific difference; to effect a difference in, as regards classification; to develop differential characteristics in; to specialize; to desynonymize.
source: Webster 1913
- To acquire a distinct and separate character.
source: Webster 1913
