Selective
/səˈlɛktɪv/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts9 letters
Definition of Selective
adjective
- Of or relating to the process of selection.
- Of or relating to natural selection.
"selective pressure"
- (of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
"He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt."
- Having the authority or capability to make a selection.
"In the USA, military conscription is controlled by the Selective Service."
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