selective

//sɪˈlɛktɪv//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Adjective

selectiveCanonical form
more selectiveComparative
most selectiveSuperlative
1

Carefully choosing only certain things or people; not taking or accepting everything.

She is very selective about the food she eats.

2

Affecting or relating to only certain things or people; not general or universal.

The new policy has a selective impact on certain industries.

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