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selectively

se·lec·tive
S s

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [si-lek-tiv]
    • /sɪˈlɛk tɪv/
    • /sɪˈlek.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-lek-tiv]
    • /sɪˈlɛk tɪv/

Definitions of selectively word

  • adjective selectively having the function or power of selecting; making a selection. 1
  • adjective selectively characterized by selection, especially fastidious selection. 1
  • adjective selectively of or relating to selection. 1
  • adjective selectively Electricity, Radio. having good selectivity. 1
  • adverb selectively in a discriminating way 1
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Origin of selectively

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 Selectively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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selectively 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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