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Discriminatory \Dis*crim"i*na*to*ry\, a. Discriminative. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

 

discriminatory adj
1: being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand; "a prejudiced judge" [syn: prejudiced] [ant: unprejudiced]
2: containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice; "discriminatory attitudes and practices"; "invidious comparisons" [syn: invidious]
3: capable of making fine distinctions [syn: discriminative]
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" [syn: preferential]

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

 

Discriminatory \Dis*crim"i*na*to*ry\, a. Discriminative.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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