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dis·crim·i·na·tive

(dĭ-skrĭm′ə-nā′tĭv, -nə-tĭv)

adj.

1. Drawing distinctions.

2. Marked by or showing prejudice: discriminative hiring practices.

dis·crim′i·na′tive·ly adv.

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dis•crim•i•na•tive

(dɪˈskrɪm əˌneɪ tɪv, -nə tɪv)

adj.

1. making distinctions; discriminating.

2. discriminatory (def. 1).

[1630–40]

dis•crim′i•na`tive•ly, adv.

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Adj.	1.	discriminative - capable of making fine distinctions discriminatory discriminating - showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste; "the discriminating eye of the connoisseur"
	2.	discriminative - expressing careful judgment; "discriminative censure"; "a biography ...appreciative and yet judicial in purpose"-Tyler Dennett judicial critical - characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; "a critical reading"; "a critical dissertation"; "a critical analysis of Melville's writings"

discriminative

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Able to recognize small differences or draw fine distinctions:

discriminate, discriminating, discriminatory, select, selective.

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