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Selective vs Chosen - What's the difference?

selective | chosen |

As an adjective selective

is .

As a noun chosen is

.

selective

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to the process of selection.(rfex)
  • (of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
    • He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt.
  • (chiefly, US, not comparable) Having the authority or capability to make a selection.
    • In the USA, military conscription is controlled by the Selective Service.

    Derived terms

    * selectiveness

    Related terms

    * select * selectivity

    References

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    Anagrams

    *

    chosen

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Derived terms

    * chosenness English irregular past participles