Selective Meaning in English

word

US

səˈɫɛktɪv

suh-LEK-tiv

UK

sɪlˈɛktɪv

si-LEK-tiv

Definición

Describes someone or something that chooses carefully from many options, only accepting or liking certain things or people.

Uso & Matices

Often used to positively describe thoughtful or discerning choices, but can imply being overly picky. Common collocations: 'selective about', 'highly selective', 'selective school'. Not used for random choice; always suggests care.

• Spanish: selectivo - exigente (al elegir)
• Portuguese (BR): seletivo - exigente (ao escolher)
• Portuguese (PT): seletivo - exigente (ao escolher)
• Chinese (Simplified): 有选择性的 - 挑剔的
• Chinese (Traditional): 有選擇性的 - 挑剔的
• Hindi: चयनशील
• Arabic: انتقائي
• Bengali: নির্বাচিত - সুচিন্তিতভাবে বাছাইকারী
• Russian: избирательный - выборочный
• Japanese: 選択的な
• Vietnamese: có chọn lọc
• Korean: 선택적인
• Turkish: seçici
• Urdu: چنندہ
• Indonesian: selektif - pemilih

Oraciones de Ejemplo

She is very selective about her clothes.

basic

This university is highly selective.

basic

The job requires selective attention to detail.

basic

I’m selective with the people I trust.

natural

You have to be selective when applying for jobs these days.

natural

Their club is quite selective about who can join.

natural