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- pronunciation:
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lek
tihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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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
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| definition 2: |
having the power to select.
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| related words: |
dainty, particular, select |
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| derivations: |
selectively (adv.), selectiveness (n.) |
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