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discriminative

adj · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Having or relating to the ability to discriminate between things.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Which serves to distinguish its bearer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: attributive, usually

Qualifier: feature

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

expressing careful judgment-Tyler Dennett

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • discriminative censure
  • a biography ...appreciative and yet judicial in purpose

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: judicial

Antonyms: none provided

4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

capable of making fine distinctions

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: discriminatory

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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