selectivity
🇬🇧 UK/sɪlek'tɪvɪtɪ/🇺🇸 US/.silek'tiviti/
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Definitions
n.
The quality or degree of being selective; the ability to distinguish and choose among options.
选择性;选择能力
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.high selectivity高选择性
- 2.receptor selectivity受体选择性
- 3.[target selectivity]靶向选择性
- 4.admissions selectivity招生选择性
Example Sentences
- 1.
The drug's high selectivity means it targets cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.
- 2.
Colleges are increasing their selectivity by admitting fewer students each year.
- 3.
The antenna's selectivity allows it to filter out unwanted radio frequencies.