noun🔗ShareThe quality of being selective; usually the extent to which something is selective."The college's high selectivity means only the most qualified applicants are admitted. "qualityaspectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe ability of a radio receiver to separate a desired signal frequency from others."The radio's poor selectivity meant we heard static and overlapping stations, making it hard to listen to our favorite music clearly. "electronicstechnologyfrequencysignalmachinetechnicalcommunicationabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiscrimination of a reactant towards a choice of other reactants; the ratio of rate constants for different reactants."The enzyme's selectivity for sugar over other carbohydrates makes it ideal for breaking down specific foods in our bodies. "chemistrytechnicalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
