Discriminoid

/dɪˈskrɪmɪnɔɪd/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or having qualities similar to discrimination; somewhat discriminatory in character or appearance.

Etymology

From discriminate plus -oid suffix. The -oid suffix (from Greek -oeides) means 'resembling' or 'like,' used to create words describing things that are similar to but distinct from the root concept.

Kelly Says

The -oid suffix is common in science—humanoid, android, thyroid—but 'discriminoid' is rare because we usually just use 'discriminatory' instead!

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