Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Being careful about what you choose, not accepting everything or everyone.
Selective
/səˈlektɪv/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The club has a highly selective entry process.
She is very selective in her choice of books.
Our school is known for its selective admission policy.
Etymology:
From the Latin word selectio, which means a choosing, discrete choice, and the suffix -ive indicating a quality or condition, used in the English language since the early 19th century.
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