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Discriminatory Common

Origin: Latin suffix -ory

Discriminatory has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand

"a prejudiced judge"

2

containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice

"discriminatory attitudes and practices"

"invidious comparisons"

3

capable of making fine distinctions

"The new security system is so discriminatory that it can distinguish between a human finger and a plastic replica from inches away."

4

manifesting partiality

"a discriminatory tax"

"preferential tariff rates"

"preferential treatment"

"a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting"

5

Of or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses).

"The new hiring policy was immediately labeled discriminatory because it excluded candidates based on their age, gender, and race without any valid justification."

Example Sentences
"a prejudiced judge" adjective
"discriminatory attitudes and practices" adjective
"invidious comparisons" adjective
"a discriminatory tax" adjective
"preferential tariff rates" adjective
"preferential treatment" adjective
"a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting" adjective
Related Terms
Antonyms
impartial
Rhyming Words
ory cory rory sory lory dory gory jory pory frory flory emory atory glory chory story moory amory armory memory
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