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discrepancy lack of agreement; difference; inconsistency. [2 definitions]
discrete separate and distinct. [2 definitions]
discretion the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. [2 definitions]
discretionary left to one's own judgment or decision. [2 definitions]
discriminable able to be differentiated, distinguished, or discriminated.
discriminate to judge or act toward someone on a categorical rather than individual basis (usu. fol. by "against)". [4 definitions]
discriminating perceiving fine differences or distinctions. [2 definitions]
discrimination the act of discriminating, differentiating, or distinguishing. [3 definitions]
discriminatory demonstrating prejudice against groups or individuals.
discursive ranging over numerous topics, esp. in an orderly or coherent way. [2 definitions]
discus a disk of standardized weight, usu. of wood with a metal rim, thrown for distance in track and field competitions. [2 definitions]
discuss to talk together about; confer on. [2 definitions]
discussable combined form of discuss.
discussant a participant in a formal discussion.
discussion the act or an instance of discussing, or, collectively, the various things said while discussing.
disdain to regard or treat with contempt; scorn. [3 definitions]
disdainful feeling or showing scorn, contempt, or aloofness.
disease an abnormal physical or mental condition that causes an organism to function wrongly; illness; sickness. [2 definitions]
diseased affected by disease or illness.
disease resistance in an organism or group of organisms, a quality of low susceptibility to disease.
disease-resistent of or pertaining to disease resistance.