selective in German
selective in German is Selektions-, ausgewählt, auswählend — selective means choosing carefully rather than accepting everything or everyone.
selective in German
Selektions-
Of or relating to the process of selection.
ausgewählt
Of or relating to the process of selection.
auswählend
Of or relating to the process of selection.
gezielt
Of or relating to the process of selection.
herausgreifend
Of or relating to the process of selection.
punktuell
Of or relating to the process of selection.
Selektions-
(biology) Of or relating to natural selection.
selektiv
(biology) Of or relating to natural selection.
wählerisch
(of a person) Choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
What does "selective" mean?
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adj Choosing carefully rather than accepting everything or everyone.
"The university is highly selective, admitting only a small fraction of applicants."
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adj Affecting or targeting only certain things rather than all of them.
"The drug works through selective action on specific receptors."
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selective in a sentence
- The university is highly selective, admitting only a small fraction of applicants.
- She's very selective about who she lets into her inner circle.
- The drug works through selective action on specific receptors.
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What is "selective" in German?
"selective" in German is Selektions-, ausgewählt, auswählend. selective means: Choosing carefully rather than accepting everything or everyone.
How do you use "selective" in a sentence?
Example: "The university is highly selective, admitting only a small fraction of applicants." In German, "selective" is Selektions-, ausgewählt, auswählend.
Are there other ways to say "selective" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "selective": Selektions-, ausgewählt, auswählend, gezielt, herausgreifend, punktuell.
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