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How do you spell Discrimination?

Correct spelling

discrimination

DISCRIMIN + ATION. Not DESCRIM.

Why is discrimination spelled this way?

From Latin discriminare, to separate. DISCRIMEN (distinction). Discrimination separates things into categories — the word is neutral, the application often isn't.

Common misspellings of discrimination

descriminationdiscriminatondiscrimiationdiscriminasion

Example

Discrimination in the workplace is illegal.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "discrimination". DISCRIMIN + ATION. Not DESCRIM.
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