Do the words define an differentiate have the same meaning? Because I have to define and differentiate population and community but when I define it doesn't that show the differences between the two words?
Define and differentiate have different meanings.
After you define each of the words, then you can point out the difference between them. Perhaps you'll need to check your text for specific details.
I am wondering how you defined them. A community has a population, but a population does not have a community. Population is a charactersitic of a community, at least here in Texas.
Community has a connotation of coming together: to have like interests, concerns, purpose.
Population is a generic term to signify people of any sort...
No, the words "define" and "differentiate" have different meanings.
"Define" means to provide a clear and precise explanation or description of something. When you define population and community, you are simply explaining what each term means and providing a definition for each.
"Differentiate," on the other hand, means to recognize or point out the differences between two or more things. When you differentiate between population and community, you are comparing and contrasting the characteristics, features, or functions of both to highlight their distinctions.
So, while defining a term can sometimes reveal differences implicitly, it is important to note that defining and differentiating are not synonymous. To differentiate between population and community, you would need to go beyond their definitions and identify the unique attributes or characteristics that distinguish one from the other.