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noun
The quality of being selective, or extent to which something is selective.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: discernment
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The ability of a radio receiver to separate a desired signal frequency from others.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Discrimination of a reactant towards a choice of other reactants; the ratio of rate constants for different reactants.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
An approach to social work that prioritizes people perceived as having the most need for assistance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
the property of being selective
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: property
History
Etymology tree English selective Proto-Indo-European *-teh2 Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh2ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English selectivity From selective + -ity.
Across languages
18 source translations are retained for this English entry.
