discriminatory
pronunciation
How to pronounce discriminatory in British English:
UK [dɪˈskrɪmɪnətəri]
How to pronounce discriminatory in American English:
US [dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔri]
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- Adjective:
- being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand
- containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
- capable of making fine distinctions
- manifesting partiality
Word Origin
- discriminatory (adj.)
- 1828; see discriminate + -ory.
Example
- 1. She was told it would be discriminatory .
- 2. Regional and discriminatory solutions make less sense .
- 3. He has fought these discriminatory proposals .
- 4. Rating schemes with various levels of sophistication or discriminatory power are used .
- 5. Entrepreneurs are currently held back by discriminatory regulations and a shortage of capital .