Origin: Latin suffix -ory
Discriminatory has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand
"a prejudiced judge"
containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
"discriminatory attitudes and practices"
"invidious comparisons"
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."
manifesting partiality
"a discriminatory tax"
"preferential tariff rates"
"preferential treatment"
"a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting"
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."