SELECTIVE
selective
(adjective) tending to select; characterized by careful choice; “an exceptionally quick and selective reader”- John Mason Brown
selective
(adjective) characterized by very careful or fastidious selection; “the school was very selective in its admissions”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
selective (comparative more selective, superlative most selective)
Of or relating to the process of selection.
(biology) Of or relating to natural selection.
(of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
(chiefly, US, not comparable) Having the authority or capability to make a selection.
Anagrams
• cleveites, electives
Source: Wiktionary
Se*lect"ive, a.
Definition: Selecting; tending to select. This selective providence of the Almighty. Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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