Synonyms of selective

Antonyms of selective

Collocations of selective

selective hearing
Frequency: 75 %

She had selective hearing and conveniently ignored anything she didn't want to hear.

selective memory
Frequency: 70 %

He seemed to have a selective memory when it came to remembering our past arguments.

selective attention
Frequency: 65 %

The teacher noticed that some students had selective attention and only focused on certain parts of the lesson.

selective breeding
Frequency: 60 %

The farmer practiced selective breeding to produce healthier crops.

selective eating
Frequency: 50 %

Children often go through phases of selective eating, refusing to eat certain foods.

Idiomatic Expressions for selective

  • Phrase: selective breeding
    Meaning: the process of breeding plants or animals for specific traits
    Usage: Farmers have been using selective breeding to produce crops with higher yields.