selective absorption selectively adverb selectiveness noun selectivity sə-ˌlek-ˈti-və-tē ˌsē- noun

The selectivity of attention shows that what we perceive depends on us, as when you focus on a bird in flight and ignore the sky behind it. His buying was marked by its selectiveness.

Reactivity–selectivity principle, in general chemistry Chemoselectivity, a term used in organic chemistry to describe reactivity of one functional group in the presence of other groups

Definition of selectivity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Selectivity definition: the state or quality of being selective.. See examples of SELECTIVITY used in a sentence.

This means that competition for resources is likely to be stronger, and selectivity may be selected against.

selectivity noun The ability to distinguish, especially to recognize small differences or draw fine distinctions:

2 days ago · selectivity Add to list /səˈlɛkˌtɪvədi/ IPA guide Definitions of selectivity noun the property of being selective see more

Feb 14, 2025 · Proponents of selectivity herald its cost effectiveness; instead of resources being spread over a vast population, money or services can be used where they are most needed.

Factsheet What does the noun selectivity mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun selectivity. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.