selective

adjectiveB1 · Intermediate

Choosing only certain things carefully.

Meaning of «selective»

adjective

choosing only certain things carefully

The university is very selective about who it accepts.

Translation

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«selective» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

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The difference between similar words

careful about what you accept or choose

pickyinformalinformal; hard to please, especially with foodMy son is a picky eater and hates vegetables.

choosyonly accepting what is best for youShe is choosy about her friends and trusts few people.

fussyworrying too much about small detailsDon't be so fussy; the room is clean enough.

selectivechoosing carefully, not a bad thingThe school is very selective about which students it accepts.

Word family

select B1 · verbselection B1 · nounselective B1 · adjectiveselectively B2 · adverb

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