Difference between Selective and Discriminating

What is the difference between Selective and Discriminating?

Selective as an adjective is of or pertaining to the process of selection. while Discriminating as an adjective is able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive

Selective

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of or pertaining to the process of selection. Choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting. Having the authority or capability to make a selection.

Example sentence: I'm pretty selective. I generally edit the contact sheets and then do work prints. Because I have my own lab and printers, I can afford the luxury of going through the contact sheets for black-and-white, making up work prints, seeing them big, and honing them down.

Discriminating

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make distinctions.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptiveHaving a discerning judgment or taste

We hope you now know whether to use Selective or Discriminating in your sentence.

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