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discrimination meaning in Malayalam

വിവേചനം vivēcanaṁ

/dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/US/dɪˌskɹɪm.əˈneɪʃən/

discrimination in Malayalam: വിവേചനം (vivēcanaṁ). In English, discrimination means discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.

Malayalam words for discrimination

the act of making a distinction, noting differences between things
വിവേചനം vivēcanaṁ
distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage
വിവേചനം vivēcanaṁ

English meaning of discrimination

  1. noun Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.
  2. noun Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry.
  3. noun The quality of being discriminating; acute discernment, especially in matters of good taste.
  4. noun That which discriminates; a distinguishing mark, a characteristic.

Full definition of discrimination

discrimination in a sentence

  • sexual or racial discrimination
  • reverse discrimination
  • Near-synonym: tastefulness

Synonyms of discrimination

discrimination in other languages

Questions about discrimination in Malayalam

What is the meaning of discrimination in Malayalam?
Discrimination in Malayalam is വിവേചനം (vivēcanaṁ).
discrimination എന്നതിന്റെ മലയാളം അർത്ഥം എന്താണ്?
Discrimination: വിവേചനം (vivēcanaṁ).
What does discrimination mean in English?
Discrimination means discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.

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