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- [si-lek-tiv]
- /sɪˈlɛk tɪv/
- /nˌɒnsɪlˈektɪv/
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- [si-lek-tiv]
- /sɪˈlɛk tɪv/
Definitions of nonselective word
- adjective nonselective having the function or power of selecting; making a selection. 1
- adjective nonselective characterized by selection, especially fastidious selection. 1
- adjective nonselective of or relating to selection. 1
- adjective nonselective Electricity, Radio. having good selectivity. 1
- noun nonselective Not selective. 1
- adjective nonselective (of a school, education system, etc) admitting all pupils regardless of ability; inclusive 0
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Origin of nonselective
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25; select + -ive
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Parts of speech for Nonselective
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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nonselective popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
nonselective usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nonselective
adj nonselective
- imperceptive — not perceptive; lacking perception.
- imprecise — not precise; not exact; vague or ill-defined.
- indiscriminate — not discriminating; lacking in care, judgment, selectivity, etc.: indiscriminate in one's friendships.
noun nonselective
- astucity — Craftiness; astuteness.
- elitism — The advocacy or existence of an elite as a dominating element in a system or society.
- exclusiveness — The state of being exclusive; exclusivity.
adjective nonselective
- designless — without a design, unplanned
- haphazard — characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.
- mingled — Simple past tense and past participle of mingle.
- mongrel — a dog of mixed or indeterminate breed.
Antonyms for nonselective
adjective nonselective
- choicy — Fastidious; choosy; discriminating.
Top questions with nonselective
- what is the difference between selective and nonselective beta blockers?
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