Definition of "discriminate" in English

verb

1. (intransitive) To make distinctions.

   • Since he was color blind he was unable to discriminate between the blue and green bottles.

2. To treat or affect differently, depending on differences in traits.

   • Low self-esteem can affect both rich and poor people: it doesn't discriminate.

3. (transitive) To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.

adjective

1. Having its differences marked; distinguished by certain tokens.