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Picky vs Selective - What's the difference?

picky | selective |

Selective is a synonym of picky.



As adjectives the difference between picky and selective

is that picky is fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right while selective is of or pertaining to the process of selection.

As a noun picky

is a picture.

picky

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right.
    • I am very picky about the way my kitchen works.

    Synonyms

    * fussy * particular * anal retentive * finicky * pedantic * choosy * See also

    Noun

    (pickies)
  • (informal) A picture.
  • * 1988 , Penguin Books, paperback edition, page 44
    • And who knows, I might do a few pickies of you - fully clothed, needless to say.

    Alternative forms

    * piccy

    Synonyms

    * pic

    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

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