differentiate
verb (used with object)
to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish.
differentiated
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past participleof differentiate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof differentiate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
differentiateverb (used with object)to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish.
Example Sentences
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Instead of coming from Neptune's first satellite system, the material could have originated in a large, differentiated Kuiper Belt object similar in size to Pluto.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
"EasyJet is a leader in European aviation, having built a differentiated market position through its compelling customer proposition, expansive network and strong brand," said Alex van Hoek, partner and European private equity lead at Apollo.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
In a statement, Apollo described EasyJet as "one of the most attractive businesses in the global aviation sector and a highly differentiated franchise with significant long-term growth potential".
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The products, which were sold in typical Play-Doh tubs, appeared too close to their kids’ counterparts, despite the differentiated branding and marketing, according to Bunge, who joined Hasbro from the videogames industry in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Thus the simple lockstep of history has given way to a far more differentiated view that might be likened to an ever-varying counterpoint pattern.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
