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discriminatory

disc·ri·mi·natory

UK/dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnət(ə)ɹɪ/ US/dɪˌskɹɪmɪˈneɪt(ə)rɪ/ uncommon

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”
Synonyms
3.

capable of making fine distinctions

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”
Synonyms

Origin

From discriminate + -ory.

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