Main Entry:: dis·crim·i·nate
Pronunciation:: \dis-ˈkri-mə-ˌnāt\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: dis·crim·i·nat·ed; dis·crim·i·nat·ing
Etymology:: Latin discriminatus, past participle of discriminare, from discrimin-, discrimen distinction, from discernere to distinguish between — more at discern
Date:: 1628

transitive verb1 a: to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of b: distinguish, differentiate <discriminate hundreds of colors>2: to distinguish by discerning or exposing differences; especially : to distinguish from another like objectintransitive verb1 a: to make a distinction <discriminate among historical sources> b: to use good judgment2: to make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit <discriminate in favor of your friends> <discriminate against a certain nationality>

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