"unselective" meaning in English

See unselective in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Rhymes: -ɛktɪv Etymology: From un- + selective. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|selective}} un- + selective Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} unselective (not comparable)
  1. Not selective; open and inclusive. Tags: not-comparable
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