selected — carefully chosen from a larger group; picked out
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: carefully chosen from a larger group; picked out
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈlektɪd/
Example Sentences
- He was selected to be the team captain, but he thought they meant 'selected' for detention again.
- The museum displays selected artifacts from ancient civilizations.
- She felt honored to be among the selected few who received the scholarship.
selected
ADJECTIVE[/sɪˈlektɪd/]
carefully chosen from a larger group; picked out
The judge carefully selected the winning painting from hundreds of entries.
Selected mirrors collected and reflected the light.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'selectus', the past participle of 'seligere' (to choose, select). This verb combines 'se-' (apart, separate) and 'legere' (to gather, read), literally meaning 'to pick out separately'.
Breakdown
se- (apart, separate) + -lectus (chosen, from legere meaning to gather or choose)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He was selected to be the team captain, but he thought they meant 'selected' for detention again.”
“The museum displays selected artifacts from ancient civilizations.”
“She felt honored to be among the selected few who received the scholarship.”
“The chef only uses selected ingredients from local organic farms.”
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