Indiscrimination

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.dɪˌskrɪ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of indiscrimination

noun the act of not making or recognizing distinctions

Example Sentences

A1 Indiscrimination is not tolerated in this school.

A2 The teacher emphasized the importance of avoiding indiscrimination in their interactions with classmates.

B1 The company has a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of indiscrimination in the workplace.

B2 The government has implemented laws to combat indiscrimination based on race, gender, or religion.

C1 The organization is committed to promoting diversity and eliminating all forms of indiscrimination within its ranks.

C2 The UN has issued a resolution condemning all acts of indiscrimination and calling for global cooperation to address this issue.

adjective not making or recognizing distinctions

Example Sentences

A1 She showed indiscrimination in choosing her favorite color, liking all shades equally.

A2 The indiscrimination of the artist's work appealed to a wide range of audiences.

B1 The indiscrimination of the hiring process led to a diverse team with various skills.

B2 The indiscrimination of the policy allowed for equal opportunities for all employees.

C1 The indiscrimination in the selection process ensured fairness and impartiality.

C2 His indiscrimination towards different cultures made him a respected diplomat.

Examples of indiscrimination in a Sentence

formal The policy of indiscrimination in hiring practices ensures equal opportunities for all applicants.

informal She showed indiscrimination when choosing which movie to watch, just picking the first one she saw.

slang I can't believe the indiscrimination of that decision, it's like they didn't even think about it.

figurative His indiscrimination in friendships led to a diverse and interesting social circle.

Grammatical Forms of indiscrimination

past tense

indiscriminated

plural

indiscriminations

comparative

more indiscriminate

superlative

most indiscriminate

present tense

indiscriminates

future tense

will indiscriminate

perfect tense

has indiscriminated

continuous tense

is indiscriminating

singular

indiscrimination

positive degree

indiscriminate

infinitive

to indiscriminate

gerund

indiscriminating

participle

indiscriminated

Origin and Evolution of indiscrimination

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'indiscrimination' originated from the Latin word 'indiscriminatio', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'discriminatio' meaning 'distinction'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the lack of distinction or differentiation, 'indiscrimination' has evolved to also encompass the idea of being unbiased or fair in decision-making.