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selective | selectedly |

As an adjective selective

is .

As an adverb selectedly is

by means of selection; selectively.

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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    Anagrams

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    selectedly

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • By means of selection; selectively.
    • (Webster 1913)