Nonselective
[si-lek-tiv] /sɪˈlɛk tɪv/
adjective
1.
having the function or power of ; making a .
2.
characterized by , especially fastidious .
3.
of or relating to .
4.
Electricity, Radio. having good .
/ˌnɒnsɪˈlɛktɪv/
adjective
1.
(of a school, education system, etc) admitting all pupils regardless of ability; inclusive
/sɪˈlɛktɪv/
adjective
1.
of or characterized by selection
2.
tending to choose carefully or characterized by careful choice
3.
(electronics) occurring at, operating at, or capable of separating out a particular frequency or band of frequencies
adj.
1620s; see select (adj.) + -ive. Related: Selectively; selectiveness. Selective service is from 1917, American English.
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