DISCRIMINATORY

discriminatory, preferential

(adjective) manifesting partiality; “a discriminatory tax”; “preferential tariff rates”; “preferential treatment”; “a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting”

prejudiced, discriminatory

(adjective) being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand; “a prejudiced judge”

discriminative, discriminatory

(adjective) capable of making fine distinctions

discriminatory, invidious

(adjective) containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice; “discriminatory attitudes and practices”; “invidious comparisons”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

discriminatory (comparative more discriminatory, superlative most discriminatory)

Of or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses).

Showing prejudice or bias.

Source: Wiktionary


Dis*crim"i*na*to*ry, a.

Definition: Discriminative.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.

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