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How many syllables in Selective?

selective has 3 syllables

se-lec-tive

choosing carefully from a larger group; showing a preference for certain things

The word 'selective' has three syllables. The vowels in this word are e, e, and i. The consonants are s, l, c, t, v.

Adjective

She is very selective about the foods she eats.

The selective process in hiring ensures that only the most qualified candidates get the job.
She was very selective about the clothes she wore to school.
The restaurant has a selective menu that only features the chef's best dishes.
He was not selective in his choice of friends.
The team was very selective in their draft picks for the upcoming season.
The admissions committee was very selective in their choice of applicants for the program.
She was very selective about the books she read.
The film festival was very selective in their choice of movies.
The museum had a selective exhibit that only featured paintings from a certain time period.
The company was very selective in their choice of vendors.

The selective process in which the brain eliminates details it deems unimportant is called 'neural adaptation.' - David Eagleman
I'm very selective with my roles; I make sure I'm challenged.
I'm very selective about what I put on my body.
We are selective about the clients we take on.
I'm very selective about who I work with.
I'm very selective about the people I let into my life.
I'm very selective about who I give my energy to.
I'm very selective about what I eat.
I'm very selective about the people I surround myself with.
I'm very selective about what I read.