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Webster 1913 Edition


Discriminating

Dis-crim′i-naˊting

,
Adj.
1.
Marking a difference; distinguishing.
Dis-crim′i-naˊting-ly
,
adv.
And finds with keen
discriminating
sight,
Black’s not so black; – nor white so very white.
Canning.

Webster 1828 Edition


Discriminating

DISCRIMINATING

,
ppr.
1.
Separating; distinguishing; marking with notes of difference.
2.a. Distinguishing; peculiar; characterized by peculiar differences; as the discriminating doctrines of the gospel.
3.a. That discriminates; able to make nice distinctions; as a discriminating mind.

Definition 2024


discriminating

discriminating

English

Adjective

discriminating (comparative more discriminating, superlative most discriminating)

  1. Able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive
  2. Having a discerning judgment or taste

Verb

discriminating

  1. present participle of discriminate