selective
intermediateB1/sɪˈlɛktɪv/ · se-lec-tive
characterized by or involving selection; able to choose carefully.
Meanings
characterized by or involving selection; able to choose carefully.
چناؤ کرنے والا؛ منتخب کرنے کی قابلیت رکھنے والا۔
منتخب
muntakhab
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- selective attention
- selective breeding
- selective memory
Example Sentences
The researcher conducted a selective analysis of the data.
تحقیقی نے ڈیٹا کا منتخب تجزیہ کیا۔
Tehqeeq ne data ka muntakhab tajziya kiya.
Selective hearing can sometimes be a useful skill.
منتخب سماعت کبھی کبھار ایک مفید مہارت ہو سکتی ہے۔
Muntakhab samait kabhi kabhar aik mufeed maharat ho sakti hai.
Students must be selective about the subjects they choose to study.
طلبہ کو چنندہ ہونا چاہیے کہ وہ کون سے مضامین کا مطالعہ کریں۔
Talabah ko chundah hona chahiye ke woh kaun se mazameen ka mutaala karen.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'selective' as being like a filter that only allows through the best options.
Imagine a gardener selectively choosing the best plants for his garden.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "selectivus" — able to choose
First known use: 19th century
The word 'selective' developed from the Latin 'selectivus', which pertains to the act of choosing or selecting.