German word

differenziert

Pronunciation

IPA/dɪfəʁɛnˈtsiːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectivenuanced

Example

Er hat eine differenzierte Meinung.

He has a nuanced opinion.

Illustration for differenziert (nuanced)

More examples

In der Diskussion antwortete sie mit differenzierten Beispielen.

In the discussion, she responded with nuanced examples.

Core concept

A subject appears as a map with fine boundaries between several relevant viewpoints.

Common phrases

  • eine differenzierte Meinung

    a nuanced opinion

  • eine differenzierte Analyse

    a nuanced analysis

  • differenzierte Fragen stellen

    ask nuanced questions

Similar words

nuanciert: Showing awareness of subtle differences in meaning or feeling.
vielschichtig: Containing multiple layers or interconnected aspects.
ausdifferenziert: Organized into clearly separated, finely defined sections.

Definition in German

Bei Urteilen oder Darstellungen auf feine Abstufungen und verschiedene Gesichtspunkte eingehend.

Word origin

German differenziert is the past participle of differenzieren, a learned verb ultimately related to Latin differentia, meaning difference.

Usage tips

  • English differentiated often means made distinct, whereas German differenziert commonly describes a nuanced judgment or account.

Other meanings

  • refinedadjective
  • detailedadjective

Opposites

  • undifferenziertundifferentiatedadjective
  • oberflächlichsuperficialadjective

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