Differentiation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌdi-fə-ˌren(t)-shē-ˈā-shən/ dif·fer·en·ti·a·tion

Meaning & Definition of Differentiation

Differentiation (noun)

  1. the act or process of differentiating
  2. development from the one to the many, the simple to the complex, or the homogeneous to the heterogeneous
  3. modification of body parts for performance of particular functions

Differentiation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in discrimination, separation

    similar: demarcation, discreteness, discrimination, distinction, separation, isolation, segregation
    opposite: blurring, confusion

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Differentiation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Differentiation:

demarcation, discreteness, discrimination, distinction, separation, isolation, segregation

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Differentiation

Words with the opposite meaning of Differentiation:

blurring, confusion

Origin & Etymology of Differentiation

borrowed from New Latin differentiātiōn-, differentiātiō, from Medieval Latin differentiāre "to distinguish, differentiate" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action

First known use: 1776

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Differentiation

Words & Phrases Containing Differentiation

implicit differentiation, partial differentiation, self-differentiation

Frequently Asked Questions about Differentiation

What does "Differentiation" mean?

"Differentiation" means the act or process of differentiating. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or process of differentiating.

What is another word for "Differentiation"?

Other words for "Differentiation" include demarcation, discreteness, discrimination, distinction, separation, isolation and segregation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Differentiation" you intend.

What is the opposite of "Differentiation"?

Antonyms of "Differentiation" include blurring and confusion.

Is "Differentiation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Differentiation" is a noun.

Is "Differentiation" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Differentiation"?

"Differentiation" is pronounced /ˌdi-fə-ˌren(t)-shē-ˈā-shən/ and divided into syllables as dif·fer·en·ti·a·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Differentiation"?

"Differentiation" comes from borrowed from New Latin differentiātiōn-, differentiātiō, from Medieval Latin differentiāre "to distinguish, differentiate" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action. First known use: 1776.

What is another word for "Differentiation" meaning "as in discrimination, separation"?

When "Differentiation" (noun) means as in discrimination, separation, synonyms include demarcation, discreteness, discrimination, distinction, separation and isolation. Opposites in this sense include blurring and confusion.