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Discriminatively Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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discriminatively

[dษชหˆskrษชmษชหŒneษชtษชvli ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

In a specific manner

Discriminatively means in a way that shows a distinction or difference between things. It is used to emphasize the ability to recognize fine distinctions or differences.

Synonyms

differentially, distinctively, selectively.

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Word Description / Examples
discriminatively

Used when making an unfair or prejudiced distinction between different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

  • The company was accused of hiring discriminatively, favoring candidates from certain backgrounds.
distinctively

Used when describing something that clearly stands out from others due to unique features, often used in a positive context.

  • Her distinctively vibrant paintings have won several awards.
selectively

Used when choosing or emphasizing particular things or people while excluding others, often for specific purposes or advantages.

  • The scholarship is awarded selectively to students with exceptional academic achievements.
differentially

Used when making a distinction between things or people in a way that varies according to specific factors or criteria, often used in academic or scientific contexts.

  • The new drug affects different patients differentially depending on their genetic makeup.

Examples of usage

  • He evaluated the paintings discriminatively, noting even the smallest details.
  • She approached the problem discriminatively, considering all possible solutions.
  • The algorithm classifies the data discriminatively, assigning labels based on subtle differences.

Translations

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Origin of 'discriminatively'

The word 'discriminatively' is derived from the verb 'discriminate', which comes from the Latin word 'discriminare', meaning to distinguish or separate. The adverb form 'discriminatively' is used to describe actions or behaviors that involve making fine distinctions or differences. It emphasizes the ability to recognize and act upon subtle variations in a particular context.