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单词 nonselective
释义

nonselective

adjective

non·​se·​lec·​tive ˌnän-sə-ˈlek-tiv How to pronounce nonselective (audio)
: not selective: such as
a
: not relating to or characterized by selection : not selecting or tending to select
a nonselective school
nonselective admission policies
b
: not specific in activity or effect
a nonselective weed killer
nonselective beta blockers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Glyphosate, a broad-spectrum, nonselective herbicide will kill the grass, as well as your garden plants. Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2022 And a surprising number of colleges and universities offer free in-person programs, with selective and nonselective admissions, including a two-week philosophy class at UMass Amherst. Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2022 Even larger spots could be spot-killed with a nonselective herbicide and then sodded. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 25 Dec. 2021 Glyphosate, a broad-spectrum, nonselective herbicide will kill the grass, as well as the lady’s mantle, astilbe and ground covers. Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 7 Aug. 2021 At the end of the meeting, Beijing was loudly applauded, and Chinese diplomats praised the meeting format as one based on a cooperative, nonselective and nonconfrontational approach. Aaron Rhodes, WSJ, 18 Oct. 2020 Use a nonselective weed control product that allows replanting after the torpedograss is controlled. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 22 Aug. 2020 In reality, charters in most states operate as nonselective, nonneighborhood schools, which means that students of all backgrounds and academic abilities are treated equally in admissions. Conor P. Williams, WSJ, 4 Mar. 2020 Most of the contracts for nonselective schools went to KIPP and local charter organizations that followed KIPP’s no-excuses playbook. Andrea Gabor, Harper's magazine, 28 Oct. 2019 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

nonselective

adjective

non·​se·​lec·​tive -sə-ˈlek-tiv How to pronounce nonselective (audio)
: not selective
especially : not limited (as to a single body part or organism) in action or effect
nonselective beta-blockers

nonselective

adjective

as in unselective

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unselective
  • indiscriminate
  • indiscriminating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • selective
  • particular
  • choosy
  • picky
  • choosey
  • nice
  • finicky
  • fastidious
  • fussy
  • finical
  • finicking
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