dis·crim·i·na·to·ry (d -skrm  -n-tôr  , -t r)adj. 1. Marked by or showing prejudice; biased. 2. Making distinctions. dis·crim i·na·tori·ly adv. |
discriminatory [dɪˈskrɪmɪnətərɪ -trɪ], discriminative [dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɪv]
adj
1. based on or showing prejudice; biased
2. capable of making fine distinctions
3. (Mathematics & Measurements / Statistics) (of a statistical test) unbiased
discriminatorily , discriminatively adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | discriminatory - being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand; "a prejudiced judge" |
| 2. | discriminatory - containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice; "discriminatory attitudes and practices"; "invidious comparisons" unfavorable, unfavourable - not encouraging or approving or pleasing; "unfavorable conditions"; "an unfavorable comparison"; "unfavorable comments", "unfavorable impression" | |
| 3. | discriminatory - capable of making fine distinctions discriminating - showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste; "the discriminating eye of the connoisseur" | |
| 4. | discriminatory - manifesting partiality; "a discriminatory tax"; "preferential tariff rates"; "preferential treatment"; "a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting" advantageous - giving an advantage; "a contract advantageous to our country"; "socially advantageous to entertain often" |
discriminatory
adjective prejudiced, biased, partial, weighted, favouring, one-sided, partisan, unjust, preferential, prejudicial, inequitable These reforms will abolish racially discriminatory laws.
Translations
discriminatory [dɪˈskrɪmɪnətəri] adj (= biased) [practices, treatment] → discriminatoire; [law, legislation] → discriminatoire
discriminatory
adj → diskriminierend
discriminatory [diˈskrɪmɪnətərɪ] adj → discriminatorio/a
discriminatory [diˈskrɪmɪnətərɪ] adj → discriminatorio/a
discriminatory [diˈskrɪmɪnətərɪ] adj → discriminatorio/a
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