Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

selective

Adjective

/sɪˈlɛktɪv/

Definition

relating to or characterized by the selection of particular people or things from a group.

Examples

He has a selective taste in music, preferring only certain genres.
The school has a selective admissions process to ensure high academic standards.
She was very selective about the friends she chose to spend time with.

Meaning

Selective describes the act of choosing specific things or people deliberately, rather than using all available options. It implies a careful or discerning approach.