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discriminate vs subtilize

subtilize vs discriminate

discriminate is an adjective but subtilize is not an adjective.

discriminate and subtilize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discriminate No Yes Yes No
subtilize No No Yes No
As verbs, subtilize is a hyponym of discriminate; that is, subtilize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discriminate:
  • discriminate: recognize or perceive the difference
  • subtilize: mark fine distinctions and subtleties, as among words
discriminate (adjective) subtilize (adjective)
marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
discriminate (verb) subtilize (verb)
recognize or perceive the difference make more subtle or refined
distinguish make (senses) more keen
treat differently on the basis of sex or race mark fine distinctions and subtleties, as among words
Difference between discriminate and subtilize

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