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

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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

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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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