Discriminating

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of discriminating

verb present participle of discriminate, meaning to recognize a distinction; differentiate

Example Sentences

A1 She is discriminating between different types of fruits at the market.

A2 The teacher is discriminating which students need extra help with their homework.

B1 The chef is discriminating the quality of ingredients before starting to cook.

B2 The judge is discriminating the evidence presented in court before making a decision.

C1 The researcher is discriminating between reliable and unreliable sources for their study.

C2 The art critic is discriminating the nuances in the artist's technique to write a detailed review.

adjective having or showing refined taste or good judgment

Example Sentences

A1 She is a discriminating shopper who always chooses the best deals.

A2 The discriminating taste of the chef ensures that only the finest ingredients are used in the dishes.

B1 The discriminating eye of the art collector can spot a masterpiece from afar.

B2 Her discriminating palate can distinguish between different varieties of wine.

C1 The discriminating critic praised the film for its nuanced portrayal of complex characters.

C2 As a discriminating reader, she only reads literature of the highest quality.

Examples of discriminating in a Sentence

formal The company prides itself on its discriminating selection process for new hires.

informal She has a discriminating taste when it comes to fashion.

slang My friend is so discriminating, she can spot a fake designer bag from a mile away.

figurative A discriminating eye can detect even the subtlest differences in artwork.

Grammatical Forms of discriminating

past tense

discriminated

plural

discriminating

comparative

more discriminating

superlative

most discriminating

present tense

discriminates

future tense

will discriminate

perfect tense

has discriminated

continuous tense

is discriminating

singular

discriminating

positive degree

discriminating

infinitive

to discriminate

gerund

discriminating

participle

discriminated

Origin and Evolution of discriminating

First Known Use: 1598 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'discriminating' originated from the Latin word 'discriminat-' which means to distinguish or separate.
Evolution of the word: Initially, 'discriminating' was used in the context of making distinctions or differentiations. Over time, it evolved to also mean having good judgment or discernment in making choices.