Definitions

1. adjective

showing a preference for something or someone, typically based on a particular quality or characteristic

“She was selective about the people she chose to be her friends.”

2. adjective

carefully choosing or discriminating in what is selected or included

“The museum curator was selective about which artworks to display.”

3. noun

a tendency to choose or select something or someone carefully

“Her selective nature made it difficult to please her.”

4. noun

an instance or example of selective behavior

“His selective behavior towards his colleagues was quite noticeable.”