Selective

Pronunciation: /səˈlɛktɪv/

Definitions of selective

adjective describes a person or thing that is careful about what they choose or do, often based on personal preference or specific criteria

Example Sentences

A1 She is very selective when it comes to choosing her friends.

A2 The store only carries a selective range of products.

B1 The university has a selective admissions process.

B2 The artist is known for her selective use of color in her paintings.

C1 The committee used a selective approach when reviewing the applications.

C2 The company has a selective hiring process to ensure they get the best candidates.

Examples of selective in a Sentence

formal The university has a selective admissions process that only accepts top-performing students.

informal She's very selective about the movies she watches, only choosing the ones with good reviews.

slang He's so selective, he only hangs out with the cool kids.

figurative Being selective with your words can help you avoid unnecessary conflicts.

Grammatical Forms of selective

• past tense: selected
• plural: selectives
• comparative: more selective
• superlative: most selective
• present tense: select
• future tense: will select
• perfect tense: have selected
• continuous tense: is selecting
• singular: selective
• positive degree: selective
• infinitive: to select
• gerund: selecting
• participle: selected

Origin and Evolution of selective

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'selective' originated from the Latin word 'selectivus', which is derived from the verb 'selegere' meaning 'to choose.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'selective' has maintained its core meaning of choosing carefully or with discrimination, but has also expanded to encompass the idea of being particular or specific in one's choices or actions.