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DISCRIMINATIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does discriminative mean?
• DISCRIMINATIVE (adjective)
The adjective DISCRIMINATIVE has 2 senses:
1. capable of making fine distinctions
2. expressing careful judgment
Familiarity information: DISCRIMINATIVE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of making fine distinctions
Synonyms:
discriminative; discriminatory
Similar:
discriminating (showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste)
Derivation:
discriminate (recognize or perceive the difference)
discriminate (distinguish)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Expressing careful judgment
Synonyms:
discriminative; judicial
Context example:
a biography ...appreciative and yet judicial in purpose
Similar:
critical (characterized by careful evaluation and judgment)
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