Definition of Selective

1. Adjective. Tending to select; characterized by careful choice. "An exceptionally quick and selective reader"

Similar to: Discriminating
Derivative terms: Select, Selectivity

2. Adjective. Characterized by very careful or fastidious selection. "The school was very selective in its admissions"
Similar to: Exclusive
Derivative terms: Select, Selectivity

Definition of Selective

1. a. Selecting; tending to select.

Definition of Selective

1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to the process of selection.(rfex) ¹

2. Adjective. (context: of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting. ¹

3. Adjective. (chiefly US not comparable) Having the authority or capability to make a selection. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Selective

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Selective

selecting
selectins
selection
selection (genetics)
selection bias
selection cutting
selection pressure
selection rule
selection rules
selectional
selectionally
selectionist
selectionists
selections
selective
selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor
selective advantage
selective amnesia
selective angiography
selective breeding
selective compression
selective distortion
selective grinding
selective hypoaldosteronism
selective immunoglobulin A deficiency
selective information
selective inhibition
selective injection
selective jamming

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