Definition of selective

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • selective is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • selective is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • selective is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of selective


  • characterized by very careful or fastidious selection (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the school was very selective in its admissions
  • tending to select; characterized by careful choice (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an exceptionally quick and selective reader

See definition of selective in Merriam Webster