Exhaustive vs Selective - What's the difference?
exhaustive | selective |
Including every possible element.
Fully comprehensive.
Of or pertaining to the process of selection.(rfex)
(of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
(chiefly, US, not comparable) Having the authority or capability to make a selection.
As adjectives the difference between exhaustive and selective
is that exhaustive is including every possible element while selective is of or pertaining to the process of selection.exhaustive
English
Adjective
(-)- We made an exhaustive list.
Derived terms
* exhaustively * exhaustiveness * collectively exhaustive ----selective
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt.
- In the USA, military conscription is controlled by the Selective Service.
