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Anxiety disorder blocking speech
child with selective mutism alone. Some autistic people may be selectively mute due to anxiety in unfamiliar social situations. If mutism is entirely
Selective_mutism
Outdated term defined as refusal to speak
of the DSM reflected the name change to selective mutism and redefined the disorder. Though elective mutism is no longer recognized by most psychiatrists
Elective_mutism
Medical condition
development, muteness or mutism is defined as an absence of speech, with or without an ability to hear the speech of others. Mutism is typically understood
Muteness
Fictional character on the television series The Big Bang Theory
Cambridge, where he discovered his interest in astrophysics. He had selective mutism, which did not allow him to talk to women outside of his family unless
Raj_Koothrappali
Cognitive disorder with an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations
disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, panic disorder, and selective mutism. Individual disorders can be diagnosed using the specific and unique
Anxiety_disorder
Disorder of diminished motivation
Akinetic mutism is a medical condition where patients tend neither to move (akinesia) nor speak (mutism). It is the most extreme disorder of diminished
Akinetic_mutism
South Korean mass murderer (1984–2007)
middle school, he was diagnosed with a severe anxiety disorder with selective mutism, as well as major depressive disorder. After his diagnosis, he began
Seung-Hui_Cho
Psychiatric behavioural syndrome
Akinetic mutism is a neurological disorder associated with structural damage in a variety of brain, it is characterized by immobility and mutism but intact
Catatonia
Mental illness with multiple personality states
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Dissociative identity disorder
Dissociative_identity_disorder
Israeli psychologist (born 1959)
1959) is an English-born Israeli psychologist, pioneer in the field of selective mutism. Ruth Perednik was born in London. She graduated from University College
Ruth_Perednik
Discomfort or fear in social settings
Peer pressure Productivism Rat race Schizoid personality disorder Selective mutism Shame Social competition Keeping up with the Joneses Social determinants
Social_anxiety
Obsolete diagnostic class of autism
with Asperger syndrome will approach others. Some may even display selective mutism, not speaking at all to most people and excessively to specific others
Asperger_syndrome
Disorder characterized by impaired language development
children with selective mutism exhibit higher levels of social anxiety and internalizing symptoms. Some children with selective mutism may also have minor
Developmental language disorder
Developmental_language_disorder
Types of dementia involving the frontal or temporal lobes
mutations. The mutations at the splice junction of exon 10 of tau lead to the selective deposition of the repetitive tau in neurons and glia. The pathological
Frontotemporal_dementia
Swedish activist (born 2003)
disorder (OCD), and selective mutism. In one of her first speeches demanding climate action, Thunberg described her selective mutism as meaning she "only
Greta_Thunberg
Mental dissociative disorder
skin conductance responses to unpleasant stimuli, the subjects showed a selective inhibitory mechanism on emotional processing. Studies are beginning to
Depersonalization-derealization disorder
Depersonalization-derealization_disorder
Selective attention involving the auditory system
hyperactive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, selective mutism, and in stand-alone auditory processing disorders. Target speech hearing
Selective_auditory_attention
Anxiety disorder
medications most commonly used to treat anxiety disorders are mainly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Benzodiazepines, monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Agoraphobia
Psychiatric disorder defined by chronic depression
In a 2010 meta-analysis, the benefit of pharmacotherapy was limited to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) rather than tricyclic antidepressants
Dysthymia
Anxiety disorder associated with social situations
descriptions of redirect targets Scopophobia – Fear of being stared at Selective mutism – Anxiety disorder blocking speech Sensory processing sensitivity –
Social_anxiety_disorder
Degenerative neurological disorder
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Creutzfeldt–Jakob_disease
2023 murder in Warrington, England
ADHD; Ratcliffe was diagnosed after arrest as autistic and as having selective mutism, resulting in an inability to speak to anyone except his mother. Reasonable
Murder_of_Brianna_Ghey
Types of human disorders
other situations. Selective mutism is normally discovered when the child first starts school. Children may present with selective mutism due to many factors
Speech and language impairment
Speech_and_language_impairment
Mental disorder
attempt to alter perceived flaws. Anti-depressant medication, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and cognitive-behavioral therapy
Body_dysmorphic_disorder
Bipolar spectrum disorder
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Bipolar_II_disorder
Dissociative disorder
(code 300.12 of the DSM-IV codes), which has several other subtypes: selective amnesia, generalized amnesia, continuous amnesia, and systematized amnesia
Dissociative_fugue
Excessive arousal and interest in sex
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Hypersexuality
2008 Indian film
has obsessive–compulsive personality disorder, and Dabboo, who has selective mutism, are patients under the care of Dr. Sonali at a mental hospital. She
Krazzy_4
Excessive fear of developing illness
time. There is also evidence that antidepressant medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can reduce symptoms. In some cases, hypochondriasis
Hypochondriasis
American television sitcom (2007–2019)
relationship with his mother provide additional comedic tension. Raj's selective mutism around women becomes a recurring obstacle to his romantic pursuits
The_Big_Bang_Theory
American special education teacher, university lecturer and writer
syndrome, sexual abuse, fetal alcohol syndrome, and elective mutism (now called selective mutism), her specialty. Hayden attended high school in Billings
Torey_Hayden
List of fears of different things or objects
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
List_of_phobias
2007 mass shooting in Blacksburg, Virginia, US
American Psychiatric Association. Cho had previously been diagnosed with selective mutism and severe depression. During much of his middle school and high school
Virginia_Tech_shooting
Late day confusion syndrome common among dementia patients
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChIs), N-methyl D-aspartic acid antagonists (NMDA), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and sedative antipsychotics have
Sundowning
Mental disorder
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Schizoaffective_disorder
Personality trait of negativity
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Neuroticism
State of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Mania
Spread of illness without organic cause
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Mass_psychogenic_illness
Mental disorder
consists of either exposure and response prevention or pharmacotherapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), or both in combination. Some patients
Obsessive–compulsive_disorder
Inherited neurodegenerative disorder
treated with medications similar to those used in the general population. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and mirtazapine have been recommended for
Huntington's_disease
Fear of insects and bugs
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Entomophobia
Grinding or clenching of the teeth
initiated by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, decreasing the dose resolved the side effect. Other sources state that reports of selective serotonin
Bruxism
Mental disorder associated with trauma
option. First-line pharmacotherapy agents include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and the selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor venlafaxine
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic_stress_disorder
Mood disorder
increased jugular 5-HIAA in people who are depressed that normalized with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) treatment, and the preference for
Major_depressive_disorder
Progressive neurodegenerative disease
prominent correlate of dementia, although not all cells are affected equally. Selective vulnerability - that is, why certain neurons and synapses are affected
Alzheimer's_disease
Abnormal condition of the mind
Baker, Seth C.; Horga, Guillermo (July 2022). "Rethinking delusions: A selective review of delusion research through a computational lens". Schizophrenia
Psychosis
Form of sexual dysfunction in males
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Erectile_dysfunction
Inability to achieve orgasm despite adequate stimulation
anorgasmia, in both women and men, is the use of antidepressants, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Though reporting of anorgasmia
Anorgasmia
Behavioral disorder (Munchausen syndrome by proxy)
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Factitious disorder imposed on another
Factitious_disorder_imposed_on_another
Mental disorder characterized by anger
loxapine are sometimes used.[citation needed] Tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, including fluoxetine, fluvoxamine
Intermittent explosive disorder
Intermittent_explosive_disorder
Condition involving social and behavioral differences
spectrum, to the extent that it was once considered a diagnostic indicator. Selectivity is the most common characteristic, although eating rituals and food refusal
Autism
American war criminal
to be a storm chaser. As a young child, England was diagnosed with selective mutism, a form of an anxiety disorder. England joined the United States Army
Lynndie_England
Cognitive decline
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Dementia
Sexual arousal a person receives from an object or situation
effects than other antiandrogens. A number of studies support the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which may be preferable over antiandrogens
Sexual_fetishism
Cognitive disorder where memory is disturbed or lost
implicit and explicit memory. Research has shown that there could be selectivity with amnesia when posthypnotic amnesia occurs. Lacunar amnesia is the
Amnesia
Ejaculation and climax soon after initiating sexual activity
need. Pharmacological treatments for premature ejaculation, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, topical anesthetics, and tramadol, increase
Premature_ejaculation
Phenomenon akin to the opposite of paranoia
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Pronoia_(psychology)
Generalized neurodevelopmental disorder
to Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, Francis Galton proposed selective breeding of humans to reduce intellectual disability. Early in the 20th
Intellectual_disability
Medical condition
(including childhood apraxia of speech), hypotonia, anxiety disorders, selective mutism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant
7q11.23_duplication_syndrome
Medical condition
and females. Treatment of spontaneous orgasms include psychotherapy, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (e.g., paroxetine, citalopram, sertraline)
Spontaneous_orgasm
Compulsive hair-pulling disorder
inconsistent. Naltrexone may be a viable treatment. Fluoxetine and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have limited usefulness in treating
Trichotillomania
Medical condition
avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), where people have a reduced or selective food intake due to some psychological reasons; and a group of other specified
Mental_disorder
Severe confusion that develops quickly, and often fluctuates in intensity
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Delirium
Sexual interest in or practice of spying on people engaged in intimate behaviors
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Voyeurism
Mental disorder with psychotic symptoms
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Schizophrenia
Level of psychological well-being
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Mental_health
Obsolete subcategory of schizophrenia
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Disorganized_schizophrenia
Progressive neurodegenerative disease
Paraquat, for instance, structurally resembles metabolized MPTP, which selectively kills dopaminergic neurons by inhibiting mitochondrial complex 1 and
Parkinson's_disease
Eating disorder
they have learned healthier eating habits. Antidepressants, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), are often prescribed to treat bulimia
Bulimia_nervosa
Abnormal maintenance of postures
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Catalepsy
Historical view of extreme depression
Miyahara; Andrew Nierenberg; Maurizio Fava; John Rush (2008). "Response to a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (Citalopram) in Major Depressive Disorder
Melancholia
Neurodevelopmental disorder
poor persistence and sustained attention, differs substantially from selective or oriented inattention seen in cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
Compulsive habit of biting one's fingernails
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Nail_biting
Inability to resist the urge to steal
interventions for kleptomania has occurred. Pharmacological treatments using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), mood stabilizers and opioid receptor
Kleptomania
Shared psychosis, a psychotic disorder
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Folie_à_deux
Developmental disorder; related to autism
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Pervasive developmental disorder
Pervasive_developmental_disorder
Compulsive eating of non-food items
Georgia shows the practice to be a DSM-4 "culture-bound syndrome" and "not selectively associated with other psychopathology". Similar kaolin ingestion is also
Pica_(disorder)
Involuntary urination while asleep
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Nocturnal_enuresis
Disorder of depression and mood episodes
whether antidepressants provide any benefit over mood stabilizers alone. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and bupropion still have a risk of rapid
Bipolar_disorder
Excessive focus on distressing physical symptoms
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Somatic_symptom_disorder
Anxiety disorder characterized by reoccurring unexpected panic attacks
its duration of action is short and its selectivity is poor. Since most benzodiazepines are highly selective GABA A positive allosteric modulators, the
Panic_disorder
Repetitive mechanical repetition of speech or physical activities
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Stereotypy
Nonspecific long-lasting anxiety
generally considered most effective. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake
Generalized_anxiety_disorder
Syndrome resulting from lesions of the medial temporal lobe
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Klüver–Bucy_syndrome
Broad psychiatric condition
may only be able to develop after an infant has first begun to form a selective attachment. An infant who is not in a position to do this cannot afford
Attachment_disorder
Condition in which an individual cannot feel pleasure from an orgasm
(January 2008). "Persistent sexual dysfunction after discontinuation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors". The Journal of Sexual Medicine. 5 (1):
Sexual_anhedonia
Psychiatric disorder involving emotional difficulty in response to a stressor
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Adjustment_disorder
Medical condition
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Onychotillomania
Mood disorder experienced after childbirth
(CBT), and psychodynamic therapy. Tentative evidence supports the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Depression occurs in roughly 10
Postpartum_depression
Mental disorder affecting a person's mood
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Mood_disorder
Schizophrenia symptoms for fewer than six months
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Schizophreniform_disorder
Any disorder of the nervous system
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Neurological_disorder
"Lump in the throat" sensation
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Globus_pharyngeus
Psychotic disorder
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Paranoia
Medical condition
disorders on sexual functioning. Several types of medications, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can cause sexual dysfunction and
Female sexual arousal disorder
Female_sexual_arousal_disorder
Delusion of being a non-human animal
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Clinical_lycanthropy
Mental disorder featuring beliefs with inadequate grounding
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Delusional_disorder
Bipolar disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Bipolar_I_disorder
German physician (1822–1902)
Kussmaul's coma – diabetic coma due to ketoacidosis. Kussmaul's aphasia – selective mutism. Kussmaul's pulse – pulsus paradoxus. Kussmaul–Landry paralysis – Guillain–Barré
Adolf_Kussmaul
Dementia resulting from stroke
disorder Movement disorders Stereotypic Social functioning DAD RAD Selective mutism Speech Cluttering Stuttering Tic disorder Tourette syndrome Intellectual
Vascular_dementia
SELECTIVE MUTISM
SELECTIVE MUTISM
Girl/Female
French, German, Latin, Spanish
Smooth; Seductive; Flattering; Blond
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Selecting; Adopting
Boy/Male
Assamese, Bengali, Indian, Tamil
To Choose; Selection
Girl/Female
African, American, Arabic, Assamese, Australian, British, Danish, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Iranian, Jamaican, Latin, Muslim, Parsi, Persian, Polish, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Swahili, Tamil
Good; Night; Feminine of Lyle; Seductive; Dark Beauty; Lily; Purity; Pleasure; Sport; Pastime; Delicate; Playful; Divine Drama
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, Hebrew
Night; Lovelorn; Seductive
Female
Chinese
flattering and seductive.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Selection; Choice
Girl/Female
African, American, Arabic, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Indian, Iranian, Irish, Italian, Muslim, Parsi, Sindhi, Swedish, Tamil
Dark as Night; Black; Night; Night Beauty; Nocturnal; Dark-haired Beauty; Lovelorn; Seductive; Name of a Saint; Dark Haired
Boy/Male
English American
From the raven farm. TV detective character Renington Steele. Surname.
Girl/Female
African, Arabic, Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Indian, Kenyan, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil
Gentle; Delicate; Gentleness is her Soul; Lovelorn; Seductive
Girl/Female
American, Hindu, Indian
Selection
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One who is Aware and Reflective
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Choice; Preference; Selection
Boy/Male
Muslim
Selection, Choice
Girl/Female
Afghan, African, American, Arabic, Danish, Egyptian, Finnish, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Jamaican, Modern, Muslim, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil
Dark Beauty; Wine; Intoxication; Night Beauty; Born at Night; Seductive
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, Australian, Christian, English, French, Greek, Hebrew, Indian, Persian, Sanskrit
Dark Haired Beauty; Night; Divine Play; From the Island; Night Beauty; Lovelorn; Seductive
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Adopting; Selecting
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Selection choice
Boy/Male
Muslim
Choice, Preference, Selection
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Not Defective; Healthy; Whole
SELECTIVE MUTISM
SELECTIVE MUTISM
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Intelligent
Female
Norwegian
 Norwegian form of Greek Aikaterine, KARI means "pure." Compare with another form of Kari.
Boy/Male
Greek
Starry one.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Master Mind
Girl/Female
Christian, Danish, Indian
Dove
Girl/Female
Tamil
Intellectual or spiritual endeavour, Another name for Saraswati
Boy/Male
Tamil
Kirisanth | கீரீஸஂத
Affection, Love
Male
Egyptian
, Ares.
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Praising Allah appreciative
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Embodiment of the Spirit
SELECTIVE MUTISM
SELECTIVE MUTISM
SELECTIVE MUTISM
SELECTIVE MUTISM
SELECTIVE MUTISM
a.
Lacking some of the usual forms of declension or conjugation; as, a defective noun or verb.
n.
That which is selected; a collection of things chosen; as, a choice selection of books.
a.
Wrong; defective; faulty.
a.
Fitted for, or skilled in, detecting; employed in detecting crime or criminals; as, a detective officer.
n.
The act of selecting, or the state of being selected; choice, by preference.
a.
Wanting in something; incomplete; lacking a part; deficient; imperfect; faulty; -- applied either to natural or moral qualities; as, a defective limb; defective timber; a defective copy or account; a defective character; defective rules.
a.
Tending to lead astray; apt to mislead by flattering appearances; tempting; alluring; as, a seductive offer.
a.
Mutilated; defective; imperfect.
a.
Capable of exercising thought or judgment; as, reflective reason.
n.
In an American college, an optional study or course of study.
a.
Addicted to introspective or meditative habits; as, a reflective person.
a.
Selecting; tending to select.
a.
Not reflective.
a.
Dependent on choice; bestowed or passing by election; as, an elective study; an elective office.
n.
A detective.
a.
Seductive.
a.
Pertaining to, or consisting in, choice, or right of choosing; electoral.
a.
Throwing back images; as, a reflective mirror.
a.
Exerting the power of choice; selecting; as, an elective act.
n.
See Elective, n.