discriminate
To make distinctions.
Example
“Since he was color blind he was unable to discriminate between the blue and green bottles.”
Other meanings
To treat or affect differently, depending on differences in traits.
“Low self-esteem can affect both rich and poor people: it doesn't discriminate.”
To make decisions harmful to (a person or group) based on prejudice.
Synonyms
- separate
- single out
Related words
- discrimination
- discriminator
- discriminative
- discriminatory
- price discriminate
- undiscriminated
Word history
From Latin "discrīminātus".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “discriminate” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.