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selective

se·lec·tive

selective

 
 
pronunciation:
s lek tihv
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: characterized by careful choice; tending to exercise discrimination.
She is selective about what foods she buys.Some colleges are more selective than others.
antonyms:
indiscriminate, promiscuous
similar words:
choosy
definition 2: having the power to select.
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derivations: selectively (adv.), selectiveness (n.)