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Meaning of selective
Having or showing a great deal of care and discernment in selecting or choosing something.
Etymology of selective
The word "selective" originates from the Latin "selectus," which is the past participle of "selectare," meaning to choose or select
Historically, the term has been used to describe the process of choosing or selecting something with great care and discernment
Synonyms
discerning
choosy
fussy
fastidious
meticulous
precise
exacting
particular
picky
finicky
discriminative
judicious
prudent
cautious
careful
deliberate
intentional
targeted
specific
exclusive
restricted
limited
partial
biased
prejudiced
one-sided
unfair
discriminatory
preferential
partiality
favoritism
discretion
taste
refinement
culture
sophistication
Definitions
- Having or showing a great deal of care and discernment in selecting or choosing something
- * Tending to choose or select something carefully or deliberately
- * Limited to or affecting only a particular part or group
Usage Examples
- The company has a selective hiring process to ensure they get the best candidates
- * She's very selective about the clothes she wears, only choosing designer brands
- * The university has a selective admission policy, only accepting students with high grades
Antonyms
indiscriminate
unbiased
impartial
fair
just
equal
unbiased
unprejudiced
open-minded
receptive
tolerant
permissive
lenient
relaxed
casual
careless
haphazard
random
arbitrary
capricious
whimsical
impulsive
spontaneous
uninhibited
unrestricted
unlimited