differentiation
noun
/dɪf.əˌɹen.ʃiˈæɪ.ʃən/
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/dɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌdɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
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- (mathematics, calculus) The process of applying the derivative operator to a function; of calculating a function's derivative.
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différentiation
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- The act of treating one thing as distinct from another, or of creating such a distinction; of separating a class of things into categories; of describing a thing by illustrating how it is different from something else.
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différenciation,
différentiation
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differentiate
verb
/dɪf.əˈɹen.ʃi.æɪt/
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/dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/
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/ˌdɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/
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- (mathematics) To calculate the derivative of a function.
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dériver
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- (mathematics) To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.
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différencier
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- To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.
- (transitive, intransitive, often in the, _, passive, biology) To (cause to) go through a process of development called differentiation; to make or become different in form or function.
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distinguer
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differential
adjective
[dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ]
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- (mathematics) Of or pertaining to differentiation or the differential calculus.
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différentiel
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differentiable
adjective
/ˌdɪf.ə(ɹ)ˈɛn.ʃə.bəl/
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- (calculus, not comparable) Having a derivative, said of a function whose domain and codomain are manifolds.
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dérivable
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- (comparable, of multiple items) able to be differentiated; distinguishable, as for example by differing appearance or measurable characteristics.
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différenciable
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differentiated
adjective
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- (biology, of a cell or tissue) That has taken on a specialized form and function.
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différencié
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