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When they come to Europe, they are confronted by still closed borders. Thus, the concept of open borders is a very selective concept, one that is not taken seriously at all in the experience of non-Europeans.
Ulrich Beck

Meaning of "selective" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SELECTIVE

selective  [sɪˈlɛktɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELECTIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Selective is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SELECTIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Selective

Selective may refer to: ▪ Selective Insurance, an American insurance company ▪ Selective school, a school that admits students on the basis of some sort of selection criteria ▪ Selective school...

Definition of selective in the English dictionary

The first definition of selective in the dictionary is of or characterized by selection. Other definition of selective is tending to choose carefully or characterized by careful choice. Selective is also occurring at, operating at, or capable of separating out a particular frequency or band of frequencies.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SELECTIVE


collective
kəˈlɛktɪv
deflective
dɪˈflɛktɪv
detective
dɪˈtɛktɪv
effective
ɪˈfɛktɪv
elective
ɪˈlɛktɪv
inflective
ɪnˈflɛktɪv
irreflective
ɪrɪˈflɛktɪv
neglective
nɪˈɡlɛktɪv
non-reflective
ˌnɒnrɪˈflɛktɪv
nonselective
ˌnɒnsɪˈlɛktɪv
objective
əbˈdʒɛktɪv
perspective
pəˈspɛktɪv
prospective
prəˈspɛktɪv
protective
prəˈtɛktɪv
recollective
ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪv
reflective
rɪˈflɛktɪv
respective
rɪˈspɛktɪv
retroreflective
ˌrɛtrəʊrɪˈflɛktɪv
subjective
səbˈdʒɛktɪv
unreflective
ˌʌnrɪˈflɛktɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELECTIVE

select
select committee
selecta
selectable
selectee
selection
selection committee
selectionist
selective abortion
selective amnesia
selective attention
selective breeding
selective memory
selective service
selective strike
selective synchronisation
selective synchronization
selectively
selectiveness
selectivity

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELECTIVE

active
addictive
alternative
attractive
constrictive
constructive
corrective
cost-effective
destructive
directive
distinctive
inactive
interactive
predictive
proactive
productive
radioactive
reactive
reproductive
retrospective
seductive

Synonyms and antonyms of selective in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SELECTIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «selective» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of selective

Translation of «selective» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SELECTIVE

Find out the translation of selective to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of selective from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «selective» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

选择性的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

selectivo
570 millions of speakers

English

selective
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चयनात्मक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

انتقائية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

селективный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

seletivo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নির্বাচক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sélectif
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terpilih
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

selektiv
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

精選された
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

선택적인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Selektif
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chọn lọc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்ட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निवडक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

seçici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

selettivo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

selektywne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

селективний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

selectiv
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιλεκτική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

selektiewe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

selektiv
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

selektiv
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of selective

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELECTIVE»

The term «selective» is very widely used and occupies the 12.315 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SELECTIVE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «selective» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «selective» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about selective

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10 QUOTES WITH «SELECTIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word selective.
1
Jim Backus
Magoo's appeal lies in our hostility toward an older generation. But he's not only nearsighted physically. His mind is selective of what it sees, too. That is where the humor, the satire lies, in the difference between what he thinks he sees and reality as we see it.
2
David Barron
One has to be very selective about what is essential for driving the story and what isn't. You leave out some things that are lovely, but unfortunately it is necessary.
3
Gary Bauer
Some on the Left can be very selective about the kinds of violence they oppose. For some of them, gun violence is a crime to be decried - unless it is committed by an 'aggrieved' victim against what they consider a corrupt institution.
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Ulrich Beck
When they come to Europe, they are confronted by still closed borders. Thus, the concept of open borders is a very selective concept, one that is not taken seriously at all in the experience of non-Europeans.
5
Derek Bok
I don't think the alternative to Yale is jail by any means. On the other hand, there is a mass of research that does show that there are real advantages to your subsequent career in going to selective institutions.
6
Lizzy Caplan
For the past few years, I've been more selective than I have any right to be, but I think that's finally starting to work in my favor. I think I get way too much credit for making what people consider to be smart choices, but it's only because I made a decision to stop worrying about making money.
7
Ronny Cox
Even though these days I'm very selective about what roles I want to do, I will do Stargate anytime they call.
8
Daniel Dennett
Now that mobile phones and the internet have altered the epistemic selective landscape in a revolutionary way, every religious organisation must scramble to evolve defences or become extinct.
9
John Drane
The Gospels were written to present the life and teachings of Jesus in ways that would be appropriate to different readerships, and for that reason are not all the same. They were not intended to be biographies of Jesus, but selective accounts that would demonstrate his significance for different cultures.
10
Alber Elbaz
I want to know where is that committee in Switzerland that sits to decide what is in and what is out. I don't listen to the formula makers. I think maybe I have a selective hearing disorder.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELECTIVE»

Discover the use of selective in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to selective and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism: Practical Steps to ...
This book is the first available for parents of children with selective mutism. It offers a broad overview of the condition and reviews the diagnostic criteria for the disorder.
Angela E. McHolm, Charles E. Cunningham, Melanie K. Vanier, 2005
2
Helping Children with Selective Mutism and Their Parents: A ...
Written for guidance counselors, teachers, principals and deans, school psychologists, and school-based social workers, this book educates readers about the nature of selective mutism and its most common clinical manifestations (such as ...
Christopher Kearney, Ph.D., 2010
3
Frequency Selective Surfaces: Theory and Design
As this book clearly shows, Ben is able to relate to novices interested in using frequency selective surfaces and to explain technical details in an understandable way, liberally spiced with his special brand of humor.
Ben A. Munk, 2005
4
Treatment for Children with Selective Mutism: An Integrative ...
Treatment for Children with Selective Mutism outlines the sequence and essential elements to guide clinicians through a comprehensive, integrated program for young children who display symptoms of SM.
R. Lindsey Bergman, 2013
5
Can I tell you about Selective Mutism?: A guide for friends, ...
This illustrated book is packed with accessible information and will be an ideal introduction to selective mutism.
Maggie Johnson, Alison Wintgens, 2012
6
The Selective Environment
The distinction between the 'selective' and 'exclusive' modes is precisely based on the degree of this permeability of the building envelope. Humphreys' work revealed another important relationship between people, climate, comfort and the  ...
Dean Hawkes, with Jane McDonald, Koen Steemers, 2013
7
Frequency selective surface and grid array
The expert contributions to this volume make it useful both as a tutorial and as a reference for project and system/design engineers working with antennas, optics, millimeter waves, microwaves, radar, and low observable radomes.
T. K. Wu, 1995
8
Right in the Middle: Selective Trunk Activity in the ...
Follow-up and complimentary text to P.M. Davies' previous book on selective activity of the upper and lower extremities, this book on selective trunk activity is the only one on the subject.
Patricia M. Davies, 1990
9
Selective Exposure to Communication
First Published in 1985. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Dolf Zillmann, Jennings Bryant, 1985
10
Selective Oxidation by Heterogeneous Catalysis
It gives keys for the interpretation and analysis of data and design of new catalysts and reactions, and provides guidelines for future research. A distinctive feature of this book is the use of concept by example.
Gabriele Centi, Fabrizio Cavani, Ferrucio Trifirò, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELECTIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term selective is used in the context of the following news items.
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Credit Suisse's new boss promises 'ruthlessly selective' review of the …
(Reuters) - Newly appointed Credit Suisse AG Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam, in an interview with the Financial Times, promised a "ruthlessly selective" review ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
2
Scientists stumble across unknown stem-cell type
Because the region-selective cells grow more quickly and stably than other pluripotent cells, they may be more useful for developing new therapies, says Paul ... «Nature.com, May 15»
3
China launches new campaign against sex-selective abortions
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has begun a new campaign against illegal prenatal gender tests and sex-selective abortions to help address the country's gender ... «Business Insider, May 15»
4
Why Many Smart, Low-Income Students Don't Apply To Elite Schools
It's about 40 minutes north of Dallas, and economist Caroline Hoxby of Stanford University says it's the kind of place that college recruiters from selective schools ... «NPR, Mar 15»
5
Sex-selective abortion is simply indefensible
Imagine legalising discrimination against women in the workplace. A law that allowed bosses to wolf-whistle when a female staffer walked by, employers to ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Feb 15»
6
Selective Service debate: Should women be required to register?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio lawmaker wants women to be required to register for military Selective Service. State Sen. Eric Kearney said in a statement ... «fox8.com, Nov 14»
7
MPs back ban on sex-selective abortion
MPs have backed a bid to clarify the law on sex-selective abortion. The Commons supported a bill by Conservative MP Fiona Bruce, which aims to put beyond ... «BBC News, Nov 14»
8
Dropbox Selective Sync confirmed to have selective amnesia
That subset of users are the ones that use Dropbox's Selective Sync feature. For casual Dropbox users, that feature need not even matter, but for those who ... «SlashGear, Oct 14»
9
CPS Selective Enrollment Schools Leaving Out Black Kids …
Aldermen grilled officials from Chicago Public Schools Tuesday in an Education Committee hearing on the selective-enrollment process at the city's top 10 ... «DNAinfo, Jul 14»
10
The Selective Service System Just Tried To Register Thousands Of …
The Selective Service System just mistakenly sent more than 14,000 draft registration notices to Pennsylvania men born between 1893 and 1897, with the ... «Business Insider, Jul 14»

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