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nondiscriminatory

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 nondiscriminatory word

  • adjective nondiscriminatory 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 nondiscriminatory discriminative (defs 1, 2). 1
  • noun nondiscriminatory Not discriminatory; not effecting or resulting in discrimination. 1
  • adjective nondiscriminatory fair, not prejudiced 1

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Origin of nondiscriminatory

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 Nondiscriminatory

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nondiscriminatory 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 about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

nondiscriminatory usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for nondiscriminatory

adjective nondiscriminatory

  • fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
  • equal — Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.
  • unbiased — not biased or prejudiced; fair; impartial.
  • just — guided by truth, reason, justice, and fairness: We hope to be just in our understanding of such difficult situations.
  • fair-minded — characterized by fair judgment; impartial; unprejudiced: a wise and fair-minded judge.

Antonyms for nondiscriminatory

adjective nondiscriminatory

  • discriminatory — 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.
  • biassed — a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned: illegal bias against older job applicants; the magazine’s bias toward art rather than photography; our strong bias in favor of the idea.
  • biased — If someone is biased, they prefer one group of people to another, and behave unfairly as a result. You can also say that a process or system is biased.
  • interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
  • prejudiced — an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.

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