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discriminative

/dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does discriminative mean?

adjective

Having the power of distinguishing or discerning; able to make fine distinctions. Discriminative people are often characterized by their ability to notice and appreciate subtle differences.

Example

"The discriminative critic was able to distinguish between the nuances of the two performances, praising the one for its subtlety and condemning the other for its lack of depth."

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