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/səˈlɛktɪv/ · sel·ec ive
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- Of or relating to the process of selection. The company's selective hiring process ensured that only the most qualified candidates were chosen.
- Of or relating to natural selection. The selective pressure of the environment led to the evolution of stronger species.
- Of or relating to a process of selection in which only the best or most suitable options are chosen. The airline's selective route network focused on high-demand destinations.
adjective
- Of or relating to a person who is choosy, fussy, or discriminating when selecting. He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt.
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Did you know? The concept of selective pressure, a key aspect of natural selection, was first introduced by Charles Darwin in his groundbreaking book 'On the Origin of Species' in 1859.