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discriminatory - 4 dictionary results

dis⋅crim⋅i⋅na⋅to⋅ry

[di-skrim-uh-nuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
–adjective
1. characterized by or showing prejudicial treatment, esp. as an indication of racial, religious, or sexual bias: discriminatory practices in housing; a discriminatory tax.
2. discriminative (defs. 1, 2).

Origin:
1820–30; discriminate + -ory 1


dis⋅crim⋅i⋅na⋅to⋅ri⋅ly, adverb
dis·crim·i·na·to·ry   (dĭ-skrĭm'ə-nə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)   
adj.  
  1. Marked by or showing prejudice; biased.
  2. Making distinctions.
dis·crim'i·na·to'ri·ly adv.

Discriminatory

Dis*crim"i*na*to*ry\, a. Discriminative.

Main Entry: dis·crim·i·na·to·ry
Pronunciation: dis-'kri-m&-n&-"tOr-E
Function: adjective
1 : applying discrimination in treatment
2 : having unlawful discrimination as an effect
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