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selective

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "selective" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

selective

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selective is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, selective is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofselective

1adjective
  • Of or relating to the process of selection.
  • Of or relating to natural selection.

    Example: "selective pressure"

  • (of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.

    Example: "He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt."

  • Having the authority or capability to make a selection.

    Example: "In the USA, military conscription is controlled by the Selective Service."

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