Verschilende

Verschilende is a Dutch word formed as the present participle of the verb verschillen, meaning to differ. As an adjective or attributive modifier, it conveys that several items differ from one another, i.e., that they are differing or varying. In everyday Dutch, the more common way to express this idea is with verschillende, which means “different” or “various.” Verschilende is therefore relatively rare and tends to appear in more formal, technical, or literary contexts where the nuance of ongoing or active difference is foregrounded.

Usage and nuance: Verschilende typically precedes a noun, as in verschillnde factoren or verschillende meningen, to indicate that the factors or opinions are not identical. It can carry a slightly more dynamic or process-oriented tone than the standard multiple form. In many neutral texts, however, successive substitutes such as verschillende factoren or verschillende meningen are preferred for clarity and flow.

Grammar: As a participial adjective, verschillende agrees with the noun in number and gender (verschillende factoren, verschillende mening). It functions chiefly in attributive position before the noun; predicative use is uncommon, with verschillen already serving the verb sense of difference.

Etymology and relation: Verschilende is derived from the verb verschillen, linked to the noun verschil (difference). It is related in meaning to andere vorms such as verschillende, which is the predominant adjective for “different.”

See also: verschillen, verschil, verschillende.