Differentiative vs. Differentiate

Differentiativeadjective

That differentiates, or causes differentiation

Differentiateverb

(transitive) To show, or be the distinction between two things.

Differentiateverb

(intransitive) To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.

Differentiateverb

To modify, or be modified.

Differentiateverb

To calculate the derivative of a function.

Differentiateverb

To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.

Differentiateverb

To produce distinct organs or to achieve specific functions by a process of development called differentiation.

Differentiatenoun

(geology) Something that has been differentiated or stratified.

Differentiateverb

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.

Differentiateverb

To express the specific difference of; to describe the properties of (a thing) whereby it is differenced from another of the same class; to discriminate.

Differentiateverb

To obtain the differential, or differential coefficient, of; as, to differentiate an algebraic expression, or an equation.

Differentiateverb

To acquire a distinct and separate character.

Differentiateverb

mark as different;

Differentiateverb

be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense;

Differentiateverb

calculate a derivative; take the derivative

Differentiateverb

become different during development;

Differentiateverb

evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

Differentiateverb

become distinct and acquire a different character

Differentiateverb

recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different

Differentiateverb

identify differences between (two or more things or people)

Differentiateverb

make (someone or something) appear different or distinct

Differentiateverb

make or become different in the process of growth or development

Differentiateverb

transform (a function) into its derivative.