English Explanatory Dictionary

discrimen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A visible dividing line where two structures come together.
  2. A distinction, particularity, or distinguishing feature.
  3. A crisis or turning point; A situation that changes how the future will unfold.
  4. A pattern or organizing principle that forms the basis of moral judgements.

Word forms

discrimen discrimina discrimens

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin discrimen.

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