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differentiation

noun

the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function

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Word length
15
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
IFFERENTIATIO
Scrabble score
22
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

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noun

  1. the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function

noun

  1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

    “it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation”

noun

  1. (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function

    “cell differentiation in the developing embryo”

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it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation
cell differentiation in the developing embryo

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