What is the meaning of discriminatory?

adjective

  • Being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand.
    • usage: "a prejudiced judge"
  • Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice.
    • usage: "discriminatory attitudes and practices"; "invidious comparisons"
  • Capable of making fine distinctions.
  • Manifesting partiality.
    • usage: "a discriminatory tax"; "preferential tariff rates"; "preferential treatment"; "a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting"
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