This is the 1251st most frequent Russian word.
отличается
"Is different" or "differs."
The word 'отличается' is used to describe how one object is distinct from others based on specific characteristics.
Это платье отличается от других своими яркими цветами.
This dress differs from others with its bright colors.
Here, 'отличается' emphasizes a unique trait or feature in the context of a practice or methodology.
Мое обучение отличается индивидуальным подходом к каждому ученику.
My teaching is distinguished by an individual approach to each student.
In this sentence, 'отличаются' is used to compare two entities, specifying the aspects in which they are not the same.