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selective

/sɪˈlek.tɪv/

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adjective

/sɪˈlek.tɪv/B2formal
  • ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что проявляет осторожность или разборчивость при выборе, или затрагивает только определённые предметы или людей.

Describes someone or something that is careful or particular in choosing, or that affects only certain items or people.

  1. Careful in choosingB2formal

    Tending to choose carefully, often based on specific criteria or preferences.

    ruРазборчивый

    • She is very selective about the books she reads.
    • The university is highly selective in its admissions process.
    • He is selective when it comes to choosing his friends.

    Synonymsdiscerningdiscriminatingexactingfastidiousfussyparticularpicky

    Antonymsindiscriminatepromiscuousuncriticalundiscriminating

  2. Fastidious or particularC1formal

    Characterized by very careful or meticulous selection, often with high standards.

    ruРазборчивый

    • The restaurant is known for its selective menu, featuring only the finest ingredients.
    • A selective collector, she only buys rare antiques.
    • His selective taste in music makes him a discerning listener.

    Synonymsdiscriminatingfastidiousfinickyfussyparticularpicky

    Antonymsindiscriminateuncriticalundiscriminatingunselective

Forms
  • more selective comparative form
  • most selective superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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