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selective

/sɪ'lɛktɪv/ · sɪlɛktɪv

Selective has 3 syllables: se · lec · tive.

se
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lec
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tive
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adjective. Characterized by very careful or fastidious selection.

adjective. Tending to select; characterized by careful choice.

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