Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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specialise | No | No | Yes | No |
differentiate | No | No | Yes | No |
specialise (verb) | differentiate (verb) |
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become more focused on an area of activity or field of study | become distinct and acquire a different character |
suit to a special purpose | become different during development |
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment | evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment |
be specific about | calculate a derivative; take the derivative |
devote oneself to a special area of work | mark as different |
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense |