Definition of selective
Adjectives
tending to select; characterized by careful choice
"an exceptionally quick and selective reader"- John Mason Brown
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discriminating
showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
characterized by very careful or fastidious selection
"the school was very selective in its admissions"
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exclusive
excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority
Vocabulary Lists for selective
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