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Discriminative Definition & Meaning

discriminative
adjective
  1. capable of making fine distinctions
  2. expressing careful judgment; "discriminative censure"; "a biography ...appreciative and yet judicial in purpose"-Tyler Dennett

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Frequently asked questions

What does discriminative mean?
capable of making fine distinctions expressing careful judgment; "discriminative censure"; "a biography ...appreciative and yet judicial in purpose"-Tyler Dennett
What part of speech is discriminative?
Discriminative is an adjective.
How many definitions does discriminative have?
Discriminative has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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