selective
pronunciation
How to pronounce selective in British English:
UK [sɪˈlektɪv]
How to pronounce selective in American English:
US [sɪˈlektɪv]
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- Adjective:
- tending to select; characterized by careful choice
- characterized by very careful or fastidious selection
Word Origin
- selective (adj.)
- 1620s; see select (adj.) + -ive. Related: Selectively; selectiveness. Selective service is from 1917, American English.
Example
- 1. They say the government is merely being more selective .
- 2. Mr isaac 's account is selective .
- 3. But selective alliances work both ways .
- 4. Other managers have been more selective .
- 5. Retrenchment will be relative and selective .