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discriminatory
What does discriminatory mean?
discriminatory (adjective): showing prejudice or bias.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use discriminatory in a sentence?
- Discriminatory attitudes and practices. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce discriminatory?
/dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnəˌtɔɹi/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does discriminatory come from?
From discriminate + -ory.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to discriminatory
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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intense; sensitive; sharp
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lasting forever; unending
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showing prejudice or bias
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capable of being foretold
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