discriminative

Other forms: discriminatively

Definitions of discriminative
  1. adjective
    capable of making fine distinctions
    synonyms: discriminatory
    discriminant, discriminating
    showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
  2. adjective
    expressing careful judgment
    “discriminative censure”
    synonyms: judicial
    critical
    characterized by careful evaluation and judgment
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