discriminatory adj 1: being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand; "a prejudiced judge" [syn: {prejudiced}, {discriminatory}] [ant: {impartial}, {unprejudiced}] 2: containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice; "discriminatory attitudes and practices"; "invidious comparisons" [syn: {discriminatory}, {invidious}] 3: capable of making fine distinctions [syn: {discriminative}, {discriminatory}] 4: manifesting partiality; "a discriminatory tax"; "preferential tariff rates"; "preferential treatment"; "a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting" [syn: {discriminatory}, {preferential}]
Discriminatory \Dis*crim"i*na*to*ry\, a. Discriminative. [1913 Webster]