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DISCRIMINATIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Expressing careful judgment
Example:
a biography ...appreciative and yet judicial in purpose
Synonyms:
discriminative; judicial
Classified under:
Similar:
critical (characterized by careful evaluation and judgment)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Capable of making fine distinctions
Synonyms:
discriminative; discriminatory
Classified under:
Similar:
discriminating (showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste)
Derivation:
discriminate (recognize or perceive the difference)
discriminate (distinguish)
