selectiveness
|se/lec/tive/ness|
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/səˈlɛktɪvnəs/
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/sɪˈlɛktɪvnəs/
(selective)
careful choice
Etymology
Etymology Information
'selectiveness' originates from the Latin word 'selectus', where 'se-' meant 'apart' and 'lectus' meant 'chosen'.
Historical Evolution
'selectus' transformed into the French word 'sélectif', and eventually became the modern English word 'selective', with 'selectiveness' as its noun form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to choose apart', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being selective'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being selective; the ability to make choices based on specific criteria.
Her selectiveness in choosing friends is well-known.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42