discriminatory — making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈskrɪməˌnætɔːri/
Example Sentences
- The restaurant's 'no pets allowed' policy seemed discriminatory against emotional support peacocks.
- The judge ruled that the age requirement was discriminatory and violated equal rights.
- His discriminatory attitude toward left-handed people extended to his hatred of spiral notebooks.
discriminatory
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈskrɪməˌnætɔːri/]
making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things
They had the same qualifications — but only one was treated in a discriminatory way for reasons that had nothing to do with the job.
DIS the CRIME — IN hate, discriminatory systems consume everything.
Discriminatory systems eliminate — until one group tries to dominate.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'discriminare' meaning 'to separate or distinguish,' derived from 'discrimen' (distinction or difference). The suffix '-atory' means 'relating to or serving to' perform an action.
Breakdown
dis- (apart, away) + crimin- (separate, distinguish) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ory (relating to) = discriminatory
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📝Examples
“The restaurant's 'no pets allowed' policy seemed discriminatory against emotional support peacocks.”
“The judge ruled that the age requirement was discriminatory and violated equal rights.”
“His discriminatory attitude toward left-handed people extended to his hatred of spiral notebooks.”
“The new legislation aims to eliminate discriminatory practices in the workplace.”
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