Selective
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Relating to or characterised by careful choice from available options. Describes someone who is particular or discriminating, or a process that affects only certain things.
“The university maintains a selective admissions policy for its programmes.”
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Contains four instances of common letters E and valuable V
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Worth 14 points base; strong 9-letter word with C and V
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