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Discriminatory   /dɪskrˈɪmənətˌɔri/   Listen
Discriminatory

adjective
1.
Being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand.  Synonym: prejudiced.  Antonym: unprejudiced.
2.
Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice.  Synonym: invidious.  "Invidious comparisons"
3.
Capable of making fine distinctions.  Synonym: discriminative.
4.
Manifesting partiality.  Synonym: preferential.  "Preferential tariff rates" , "Preferential treatment" , "A preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting"





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"Discriminatory" Quotes from Famous Books



... right, and mostly wrong. Until it was proved that our group was guilty, Muller couldn't issue an order that was obviously discriminatory and against our personal safety in case there was an attack directed on us. He'd be mustered out of space and into the Lunar Cells for that. But on the other hand, the "safety for passengers" clause Pietro was citing applied only in the case of overt, ...
— Let'em Breathe Space • Lester del Rey


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