selective
Translation
selective, choosy, discerning
Examples
He is very selective about his friends.
He is very selective about his friends.
The company uses a selective hiring process.
The company uses a selective hiring process.
Grammar Patterns
to be selective about ((sth.)) to be choosy about (sth.) He is selective about the coffee he drinks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: choosy, discerning, particular; Antonyms: unselective, indiscriminate
Etymology
From the verb 'select' + the adjective suffix '-ive', meaning 'tending to'.
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'selective' is act'ive' in their 'select'ion process.