in the PONS Dictionary
se·lec·tive [sɪ'lektɪv] ADJ
1. selective (careful about choosing):
- selective
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- selective reader, shopper
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2. selective (choosing the best):
- selective
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- selective breeding
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3. selective (discriminately affecting):
- selective process, agent
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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)
- selective breeding