discriminatory Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand
    prejudiced.
    • a prejudiced judge
  2. adjective satellite containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
    invidious.
    • discriminatory attitudes and practices
    • invidious comparisons
  3. adjective satellite capable of making fine distinctions
    discriminative.
  4. adjective satellite manifesting partiality
    preferential.
    • a discriminatory tax
    • preferential tariff rates
    • preferential treatment
    • a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting

WordNet


Dis*crim"i*na*to*ry adjective
Definitions
  1. Discriminative.

Webster 1913