Definition & Meaning of "selective"in English

selective

very careful or meticulous in choosing only the best or most suitable options

Examples

The university has a selective admissions process, accepting only the most qualified applicants.

(of a person) careful in choosing

finicky

fussy

particular

picky

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most selective

Comparative

more selective

gradable

domain

behavior, choice, preference

Examples

She is selective about the books she reads, preferring literary classics.

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unselective

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