selectively
selectively · more selectively · most selectively
In a selective manner, only affecting or applying to some selected casesIn a selective manner, only affecting or applying to some selected cases.
US/səlˈɛktɪvli/
» Indigeneity only matters selectively to the so-called "anti-imperialist" bloc.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a selective manner, only affecting or applying to some selected cases.
by selection; in a selective manner
Examples
4 sentencesIndigeneity only matters selectively to the so-called "anti-imperialist" bloc.
I selectively don't like kids at school by their choice of death metal bands.
Once it cools, the agarose solidifies and the optical fibers are selectively removed using solvents.
I began to marginalize the pepperoni on the pizza by devouring it selectively based on its protein index.
Translations
2 languagesForms
more selectively, most selectively| Comparative | more selectively Lesson |
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| Superlative | most selectively |
regular
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb