Differentiated

adj, verb

adj, verb ·6 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of differentiate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    That has taken on a specialized form and function.
  2. 2
    Making fine distinctions. figuratively

    "“I am aware that this type of comparison, especially in Germany, is quickly seen as relativising the Holocaust. That’s why it’s so important to me that such a differentiated and intelligent thinker like Arendt didn’t shy away from this comparison,” Gessen told the newspaper."

Adjective
  1. 1
    made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different wordnet
  2. 2
    exhibiting biological specialization; adapted during development to a specific function or environment wordnet

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assortedat oddsat variancecontrarydeviatingdifferent

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"Technology has differentiated our cultures."

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