# differentiate vs differentiated

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### differentiate
*verb · IPA /dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ · frequency rank #12,577*
To modify so as to create a difference or distinction.

### differentiated
*adjective · frequency rank #19,814*
That has taken on a specialized form and function.

## Source
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