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

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.

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

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

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

Nov 30, 2025 · selectivity Add to list /səˈlɛkˌtɪvədi/ IPA guide Definitions of selectivity noun the property of being selective see more

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

Feb 14, 2025 · Noun selectivity (countable and uncountable, plural selectivities) The quality of being selective, or extent to which something is selective. Synonym: discernment

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.