adj · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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UK:/dɪsˈkɹɪmɪneɪtɪŋ(ɡ)/
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CMU ARPABET:D IH0 S K R IH1 M AH0 N EY2 T IH0 NG
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
adj
Meaning 2
Having a discerning judgment or taste.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
verb
Meaning 3
present participle and gerund of discriminate
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
adjective
Meaning 4
showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
the discriminating eye of the connoisseur
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: undiscriminating
5
adjective satellite
Meaning 5
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions