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discriminative

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dis⋅crim⋅i⋅na⋅tive

  [di-skrim-uh-ney-tiv, -nuh-tiv]
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–adjective
1. constituting a particular quality, trait, or difference; characteristic; notable.
2. making distinctions; discriminating.
3. discriminatory (def. 1).
Origin:
1630–40; discriminate + -ive

Related forms:
dis⋅crim⋅i⋅na⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
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dis·crim·i·na·tive   (dĭ-skrĭm'ə-nā'tĭv, -nə-tĭv)   
adj.  

  1. Drawing distinctions.

  2. Marked by or showing prejudice: discriminative hiring practices.

dis·crim'i·na'tive·ly adv.
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