discrimination
|dis-crim-i-na-tion|
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
unjust treatment
Etymology
'discrimination' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'discriminatio,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'cernere' meant 'to separate or distinguish.'
'discriminatio' transformed into the French word 'discrimination,' and eventually became the modern English word 'discrimination' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to distinguish or differentiate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unjust treatment based on differences.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
The company was accused of racial discrimination.
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Noun 2
recognition and understanding of the difference between one thing and another.
The discrimination between right and wrong is crucial.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35