selectivity

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Synonyms: electivity, reflectivity, selectively, reluctivity

Antonyms: electivity, reflectivity, selectively, reluctivity

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Noun

1. The quality of being [[selective]], or [[extent]] to which something is selective.
2. The [[ability]] of a [[radio]] [[receiver]] to [[separate]] a desired [[signal]] [[frequency]] from others.
3. {{lb|en|chemistry}} {{1|discrimination}} of a [[reactant]] towards a choice of other reactants; the ratio of [[rate constant]]s for different reactants.
4. An approach to [[social work]] that [[prioritize]]s people perceived as having the most [[need]] for assistance.

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