Discrimination
/dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:23 pts14 letters
Definition of Discrimination
noun
- Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.
- The act of recognizing the 'good' and 'bad' in situations and choosing good.
- (sometimes discrimination against) Distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry.
"reverse discrimination"
- The quality of being discriminating, acute discernment, specifically in a learning situation; as to show great discrimination in the choice of means.
- That which discriminates; mark of distinction, a characteristic.
Anagrams of Discrimination
No exact anagrams found for "discrimination". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "discrimination" and rearranging:
Letter Values
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Total: 19 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Discrimination
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Discrimination"
Discrimination is a 14-letter word that scores 19 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Discrimination" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "discrimination" is a high-scoring word.