selectively

/səˈɫɛktɪvɫi/ adv

In a selective manner, only affecting or applying to some selected cases.

Word Origin From Latin 'se-' (apart) and 'legere' (to choose). 'Select' means to choose apart from others. 'Selective' describes choosing carefully, and -ly makes it an adverb. So selectively means in a choosing manner. The root 'legere' also gives us collect (gather together), elect (choose out), and lecture (a reading). The breakdown select+ive+ly shows select, -ive, -ly. So selectively is literally choosing apart.

adv In a selective manner, only affecting or applying to some selected cases.

The herbicide works selectively, targeting only broadleaf weeds without harming the grass.

(副词) 选择性地;有选择地

这种除草剂选择性作用,只针对阔叶杂草而不伤害草类。

(adverbio) selectivamente; de manera selectiva; con criterio selectivo [De manera selectiva, que solo afecta o se aplica a algunos casos seleccionados.]

El herbicida actúa de manera selectiva, atacando solo las malezas de hoja ancha sin dañar el pasto.

(adverbe) sélectivement; de manière sélective; par sélection [De manière sélective, en n'affectant ou en ne s'appliquant qu'à certains cas choisis à dessein.]

L'herbicide agit de façon sélective (**selectively**), ciblant uniquement les mauvaises herbes à feuilles larges sans endommager le gazon.

(Adverb) selektiv; auswählend; gezielt [**selectively** *Adv.* Auf selektive Weise; nur in ausgewählten Fällen oder unter bestimmten Bedingungen wirksam oder anwendbar.]

Das Herbizid wirkt **selectively** und bekämpft nur breitblättrige Unkräuter, ohne den Rasen zu schädigen.

(副詞) 選択的に、選んでだけ。特定の対象や場合にだけ作用するように。

その除草剤は選択的に効き、芝を害することなく広葉の雑草だけを標的にする。

(advérbio) seletivamente; de modo seletivo; de forma seletiva [De maneira seletiva, afetando ou aplicando-se apenas a alguns casos selecionados.]

O herbicida age seletivamente, visando apenas ervas daninhas de folhas largas sem prejudicar a grama.

Word parts: select + ive + ly

Common collocations

use verb by prep can verb will verb only adv more adv breed verb apply verb those adj these adj up adv respond verb

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