discriminatorily

dis·crim·i·na·to·ry

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-skrim-uh-nuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /dɪˈskrɪm ə nəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-skrim-uh-nuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /dɪˈskrɪm ə nəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Definitions of discriminatorily word

adjective discriminatorily characterized by or showing prejudicial treatment, especially as an indication of bias related to age, color, national origin, religion, sex, etc.: discriminatory practices in housing; a discriminatory tax. 1
adjective discriminatorily discriminative (defs 1, 2). 1
noun discriminatorily In a discriminatory manner. 1

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Origin of discriminatorily

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; discriminate + -ory1

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Parts of speech for Discriminatorily

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Discriminatorily

discriminatorily popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for discriminatorily

adverb discriminatorily

one-sided — considering but one side of a matter or question; partial or unfair: a one-sided judgment.
unfairly — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
unjustly — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.

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