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- [dih-skrim-uh-ney-ting]
- /dɪˈskrɪm əˌneɪ tɪŋ/
- /dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/
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- [dih-skrim-uh-ney-ting]
- /dɪˈskrɪm əˌneɪ tɪŋ/
Definitions of discriminating word
- verb with object discriminating to make or constitute a distinction in or between; differentiate: a mark that discriminates the original from the copy. 2
- adjective discriminating marked by discrimination; making or evidencing nice distinctions: discriminate people; discriminate judgments. 1
- verb without object discriminating to make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group, class, or category to which the person or thing belongs rather than according to actual merit; show partiality: The new law discriminates against foreigners. He discriminates in favor of his relatives. 1
- noun discriminating (of a person) having or showing refined taste or good judgment. 1
- abbreviation DISCRIMINATING discerning 1
- verb without object discriminating to note or observe a difference; distinguish accurately: to discriminate between things. 0
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Origin of discriminating
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; discriminate + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Discriminating
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discriminating popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discriminating
adj discriminating
- choosy — Someone who is choosy is difficult to please because they will only accept something if it is exactly what they want or if it is of very high quality.
- discerning — showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding: a discerning critic of French poetry.
- fastidious — excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please: a fastidious eater.
- selective — having the function or power of selecting; making a selection.
- eclectic — made up of what is selected from different sources.
Antonyms for discriminating
adj discriminating
- uncritical — not inclined or able to judge, especially by the application of comparative standards: an uncritical reader.
- undemanding — requiring or claiming more than is generally felt by others to be due: a demanding teacher.
- unfussy — full of details, especially in excess: His writing is so fussy I lose the thread of the story.
- undiscriminating — differentiating; analytical.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
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