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selectivity.

The quality of being selective, or extent to which something is selective.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The quality of being selective, or extent to which something is selective.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The ability of a radio receiver to separate a desired signal frequency from others.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Discrimination of a reactant towards a choice of other reactants; the ratio of rate constants for different reactants.

    countable · uncountable
  4. An approach to social work that prioritizes people perceived as having the most need for assistance.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English selective Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English selectivity From selective + -ity.

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