Selectiveness: meaning, definitions and examples
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selectiveness
[ sɪˈlɛktɪvnəs ]
in decision-making
The quality of being very careful about what or who you choose
Synonyms
choosiness, discrimination, fastidiousness
Examples of usage
- Her selectiveness in choosing friends often leads to deeper and more meaningful relationships.
- His selectiveness in selecting candidates for the job resulted in a highly qualified team.
in perception
The tendency to be highly selective or discriminating in perception
Synonyms
discernment, discrimination, preciseness
Examples of usage
- His selectiveness in identifying details allowed him to notice things others missed.
- The artist's selectiveness in choosing colors created a striking visual impact.
Translations
Translations of the word "selectiveness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 seletividade
🇮🇳 चयनात्मकता
🇩🇪 Wählerischeit
🇮🇩 selektivitas
🇺🇦 вибірковість
🇵🇱 selektywność
🇯🇵 選択性
🇫🇷 sélectivité
🇪🇸 selectividad
🇹🇷 seçicilik
🇰🇷 선택성
🇸🇦 انتقائية
🇨🇿 výběrovost
🇸🇰 výbernosť
🇨🇳 选择性
🇸🇮 izbira
🇮🇸 valkost
🇰🇿 таңдамалылық
🇬🇪 არჩევითობა
🇦🇿 seçicilik
🇲🇽 selectividad
Word origin
The word 'selectiveness' originated from the word 'selective', which dates back to the 17th century. It is derived from the Latin word 'selectus', meaning 'chosen'. The concept of being selective or discriminating has been valued in various contexts throughout history, reflecting a desire for quality and discernment in decision-making and perception.
See also: select, selected, selecting, selection, selective, selectively, selectivity, selector, selectwoman.