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Abortion of one or more (but not all) fetuses in a multiple pregnancy
Selective reduction is the practice of reducing the number of fetuses in a multiple pregnancy, such as quadruplets, to a twin or singleton pregnancy.
Selective_reduction
Chemical process
Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) means converting nitrogen oxides, also referred to as NO x with the aid of a catalyst into diatomic nitrogen (N 2)
Selective_catalytic_reduction
Culmination of a multiple pregnancy where two or more offspring are born
community. Multifetal pregnancy reduction is the reduction of one or more embryos from the bearing woman. Selective reduction usually occurs for pregnancies
Multiple_birth
Unequal blood supply among multiple fetuses in the womb leading to deformity
shared blood supply if not immediately delivered. One procedure for selective reduction is umbilical cord occlusion. This procedure involves the ligation
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Twin-to-twin_transfusion_syndrome
Process to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from power plants
Selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) is a method to lessen nitrogen oxide emissions in conventional power plants that burn biomass, waste and coal
Selective non-catalytic reduction
Selective_non-catalytic_reduction
Type of homicide
unintended live birth, or as a standalone procedure in the case of selective reduction. Foeticide derives from two constituent Latin roots. Foetus, meaning
Foeticide
Conversion of a carbonyl to an amine
allowed for higher selectivity in the reduction of chiral amines which is an important factor in pharmaceutical synthesis. Reductive amination occurs between
Reductive_amination
Topics referred to by the same term
pulmonary disease Selective reduction (or fetal reduction), the practice of reducing the number of fetuses in a multifetal pregnancy Reduction (orthopedic surgery)
Reduction
First set of surviving septuplets in recorded history
Bobbi became pregnant with seven babies. The McCaugheys declined selective reduction to reduce the number of infants, saying that they would "put it in
McCaughey_septuplets
Chemical compound
Therefore, it can selectively reduce some functionalities in the presence of others. Some examples of selective reduction include: Reduction of iminium ions
Sodium_cyanoborohydride
Chemical reaction
Sodium sulfide (or hydrogen sulfide and base). Illustrated by the selective reduction of dinitrophenol to the nitroaminophenol. Tin(II) chloride Titanium(III)
Reduction_of_nitro_compounds
Topics referred to by the same term
see genetics and abortion Selective reduction This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Selective abortion. If an internal link
Selective_abortion
Pregnancy termination based on predicted sex
overwhelmingly targets female fetuses, sex-selective abortion often specifically refers to female-selective abortion. Sex-selective abortion is closely linked to female
Sex-selective_abortion
Chemical compound
derivatives available via relatively simple chemical transformations. Selective reduction can lead to partially hydrogenated products, such as 2,5 dihydroxymethylfuran
2,5-Furandicarboxylic_acid
Primary alcohol
Luche reduction is the selective organic reduction of α,β-unsaturated ketones to allylic alcohols. The active reductant is described as "cerium borohydride"
Luche_reduction
Neurological condition
demonstrated that participants with musical anhedonia exhibited a selective reduction of activity for music in the nucleus accumbens (NAcc), as opposed
Musical_anhedonia
Chemical compound
phenol", issued 1961-08-29 Bellamy, F. D.; Ou, K. (1984-01-01). "Selective reduction of aromatic nitro compounds with stannous chloride in non acidic
4-Aminophenol
Methods of hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis of organic compounds
derivatives in high yield. A synthesis of (+)-estrone relies on selective hydrosilane reduction of a conjugated alkene as a key step. The ketone carbonyl and
Reductions_with_hydrosilanes
Response to failed procreation
dimensions of the adoption process. Responses to miscarriage, stillbirth, selective reduction and neonatal death are a subtype of reproductive loss called perinatal
Reproductive_loss
List of different multiple births throughout history
(Layne and Kitali). All babies died after a few days. She had refused selective reduction, and her case provoked a media storm in the UK. Allwood died of cancer
List_of_multiple_births
2021 film
pregnant with triplets: male twins and a female. Hindle suggests a selective reduction; either the twins or the daughter should be terminated to ensure
False_Positive_(film)
Organic reduction of any carbonyl group by a reducing agent
example, zinc borohydride, nominally Zn(BH4)2, is used for mild selective reduction of aldehydes and ketones in the presence of other reducible groups
Carbonyl_reduction
Species of bacterium
subspecies of B. pseudomallei. B. mallei evolved from B. pseudomallei by selective reduction and deletions from the B. pseudomallei genome. Unlike B. pseudomallei
Burkholderia_mallei
Breeding for desired characteristics
Selective breeding (also called artificial selection) is the process by which humans use animal breeding and plant breeding to selectively develop particular
Selective_breeding
Class of antidepressant medication
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Selective_serotonin_reuptake_inhibitor
Chemical compound
Kanth, J. V. Bhaskar; Periasamy, Mariappan (1 September 1991). "Selective reduction of carboxylic acids into alcohols using sodium borohydride and iodine"
Borane–tetrahydrofuran
Biochemical technique
Butler, James C.; Moran, John; Whitesides, George M. (April 1991). "Selective reduction of disulfides by tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine". The Journal of Organic
SDS-PAGE
Chemical compound
Collected Volumes, vol. 3, p. 626. F. D. Bellamy & K. Ou (1984). "Selective reduction of aromatic nitro compounds with stannous chloride in non-acidic
Tin(II)_chloride
Disorder of decreased tolerance to specific sounds
Misophonia (or selective sound sensitivity syndrome) is a disorder of decreased tolerance to specific sounds or their associated stimuli, or cues. These
Misophonia
2008 Roman Catholic document on biomedical issues
redaction of the document. The document takes a critical stance against selective reduction, prenatal diagnosis, preimplantation diagnosis, in vitro fertilization
Dignitas_personae
Small molecule drug
targets the huntingtin gene through splicing modification, leading to selective reduction of both mutant and wild-type huntingtin mRNA and protein. The primary
Votoplam
Chemical compound
2[Co(CN)5]3− → [(NC)5Co−Co(CN)5]6− These complexes catalyze the selective reduction of conjugated dienes, probably through an allyl intermediate. With
Pentacyanocobaltate
Chemical compound
NaCl In organic synthesis, borane tert-butylamine can be used for selective reduction of certain functional groups including aldehydes, ketones, oximes
Borane_tert-butylamine
Chemical compound
S2CID 20548859. Burns JA, Butler JC, Moran J, Whitesides GM (1991). "Selective reduction of disulfides by tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine". The Journal of Organic
TCEP
Chemical reactions
be selectively reduced to either product, depending on the reaction conditions and time. (12) Samarium(II) iodide is effective for the reduction of a
Reductions with samarium(II) iodide
Reductions_with_samarium(II)_iodide
Chemical compound
C8H8O3 + C3H6O → C11H12O3 + H2O The preparative transformation is selective reduction to produce the saturated ketone zingerone: C11H12O3 + H2 → C11H14O3
Dehydrozingerone
Class of pharmaceutical drugs
Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) are a class of drugs that selectively activate the androgen receptor in specific tissues, promoting muscle
Selective androgen receptor modulator
Selective_androgen_receptor_modulator
Gaseous exhaust produced by a diesel engine
than petrol cars. Modern on-road diesel engines typically use selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to meet emissions laws, as other methods such
Diesel_exhaust
Medication for pain and fever
the original on 14 April 2021. Bellamy FD, Ou K (January 1984). "Selective reduction of aromatic nitro compounds with stannous chloride in non acidic
Paracetamol
Genetic process
population leads to the reduction or elimination of genetic variation among nucleotide sequences that are near the mutation. In selective sweep, positive selection
Selective_sweep
Aromatic, heterocyclic compound
and found to be useful (in conjunction with palladium) for the selective reduction of phenols. A series of 1,2,4-triazine derivatives known as bis-triazinyl
Triazine
Industrially relevant enzyme
reductase Q1EQE0 from Streptomyces kanamyceticus, which catalyses the R-selective reduction of an imine substrate". ChemBioChem. 14 (11): 1372–1379. doi:10.1002/cbic
Imine_reductase
Using Re(bipy-But)(CO)3Cl: Photovoltages Exceeding 600 mV for the Selective Reduction of CO2 to CO". J. Phys. Chem. C. 114 (33): 14220-14223. doi:10.1021/jp105171b
Photoelectrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide
Photoelectrochemical_reduction_of_carbon_dioxide
Chemical reaction
proposed the following reaction mechanism to explain the selectivity obtained in the catalytic reduction. The first step of the mechanism involves the coordination
Corey–Itsuno_reduction
Chemical compound
1365-2672.2008.04023.x. PMID 19200319. Kanth JV, Periasamy M (1991). "Selective Reduction of Carboxylic Acids into Alcohols Using NaBH and I2". Journal of
Phenethyl_alcohol
Index of articles associated with the same name
resorption Blighted ovum Vanishing twin Stillbirth Foeticide Abortion Selective reduction to reduce the number of fetuses in a multiple pregnancy Hysterotomy
Pregnancy_loss
Chemical compound
Journal of Catalysis (1996),163, 158–168, doi:10.1006/jcat.1996.0315 Selective reduction of nitrobenzene to nitrosobenzene over different kinds of trimanganese
Manganese(II,III)_oxide
Chemical which reduces air pollution from diesel engines
32.5% urea and 67.5% deionized water. DEF is consumed in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) that lowers the concentration of nitrogen oxides (NO x)
Diesel_exhaust_fluid
Chemical compound
S. Wein; Y.-J. Leu (1996), "Calcium metal in liquid ammonia for selective reduction of organic compounds", J. Org. Chem. (in German), vol. 61, no. 4
1-Tetralone
Chemical compound
Grignard reagent derived from amyl iodide. It also arises by the selective reduction of 1-octen-3-one 1-Octen-3-ol is generated from the peroxidation
1-Octen-3-ol
Chemical compound
8-naphthyridine [15944-33-9] (2) with leads to the corresponding phthalimide. Selective reduction of one of the imide carbonyl groups give the corresponding alcohol
Pagoclone
Catalyzed organic reactions that produce an organoboron compound
followed by selective ortho-C–H bond activation via oxidative addition and reductive elimination. Meta-selective borylation: Meta-selective C–H borylation
Borylation
Chemical compound
The acid is first converted to the acid chloride, which allows selective reduction. Undecylenic acid and its esters such as glyceryl undecylenate are
Undecylenic_acid
immigration to Palestine. South African and Rwandan textbooks are examples of selective narratives which partly reduce the Holocaust to a form of racism, illustrated
The_Holocaust_in_textbooks
Type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(COX-2), an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain. Targeting selectivity for COX-2 reduces the risk of peptic ulceration and is the main feature
Cyclooxygenase-2_inhibitor
domestication, or lactase persistence. The past 100,000 years have seen selective reductions in brain size for some human lineages during warmer interglacial
Timeline_of_human_evolution
Drugs acting on the estrogen receptor
Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), also known as estrogen receptor agonists/antagonists (ERAAs), are a class of drugs that act on estrogen
Selective estrogen receptor modulator
Selective_estrogen_receptor_modulator
Chemical stimulant produced by some plants
between the pyrrole and pyridine rings, followed by methylation and selective reduction of the pyrrole ring using tin and hydrochloric acid. Many other syntheses
Nicotine
Heterocyclic aromatic organic compound
example, reduction with lithium aluminium hydride yields a mixture of 1,4-dihydropyridine, 1,2-dihydropyridine, and 2,5-dihydropyridine. Selective synthesis
Pyridine
Chemical compound
110.6917E. doi:10.1021/ja00228a068. Ojima, I.; Kogure, T. (1972). "Selective reduction of α,β-unsaturated terpene carbonyl compounds using hydrosilane-rhodium(I)
Wilkinson's_catalyst
Class of chemical compounds
TiO2/g-C3N4/G photocatalyst with extended spectralresponse towards selective reduction of nitrobenzene[J]. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental. 2017, 203:65-71
Graphitic_carbon_nitride
synthetically useful methods for alkoxyaluminium hydride reduction of organic compounds. Many selective reductions of carbonyl compounds can be effected by taking
Reductions with metal alkoxyaluminium hydrides
Reductions_with_metal_alkoxyaluminium_hydrides
Medication
atopic dermatitis in dogs. Atinvicitinib is a selective Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, highly selective for Janus kinase 1 (JAK1). It inhibits the function
Atinvicitinib
Colour for automotive lamps
a lamp's output to obtain selective yellow light can entail filter losses of around 15%, though the effect of this reduction is said to be mitigated or
Selective_yellow
Theory of a quantum origin of consciousness
Orchestrated objective reduction (Orch OR) is a controversial theory postulating that consciousness originates at the quantum level inside neurons (rather
Orchestrated objective reduction
Orchestrated_objective_reduction
Pharmaceutical compound
designation from the US FDA in 2025. Daraxonrasib is an orally active and multi-selective RAS inhibitor. It uses a tri-complex mechanism to target the active, GTP-bound
Daraxonrasib
Chemical compound
in the synthesis of Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers. Via selective reduction of the nitro group, it is a precursor to the diazonium salt. 3-Nitrobenzaldehyde
3-Nitrobenzaldehyde
Type of medication
(moclobemide and toloxatone) that not only are selective but cause reversible MAO-A inhibition and a reduction in dietary and drug interactions. Moclobemide
Monoamine_oxidase_inhibitor
Mental phenomenon of holding contradictory beliefs
it is the psychological discomfort which activates selective exposure as a dissonance-reduction strategy. There are four theoretic paradigms of cognitive
Cognitive_dissonance
Chemical compound
Phase of HO–CC–OH, H2N–CC–NH2, H2N–CC–OH and Related Compounds by Selective Reduction of Their Cations". CHIMIA. 40 (10): 357–359. doi:10.2533/chimia.1986
Acetylenediol
3D printing technique
Selective laser sintering (SLS) is an additive manufacturing (AM) technique that uses a laser as the power and heat source to sinter powdered material
Selective_laser_sintering
Catalyst enabling the hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes
used for the hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes (i.e. without further reduction into alkanes). It is named after its inventor Herbert Lindlar, who discovered
Lindlar_catalyst
Antibiotic efficiency during the gene selection process
Selectivity factor is a quantifiable measure of how efficient an antibiotic is during the process of gene selection. It measures of the capacity an antibiotic
Selectivity_factor
Potassium selective electrodes are a type of ion selective electrode used in biochemical and biophysical research, where measurements of potassium concentration
Potassium_selective_electrode
Chemical compound
; Butler, James C.; Moran, John; Whitesides, George M. (1991). "Selective Reduction of Disulfides by Tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine". The Journal of Organic
Tris(cyanoethyl)phosphine
Chemical reaction
Zinin reaction or Zinin reduction involves reduction of nitro aromatic compounds to the amines using sodium sulfide. It is used to convert nitrobenzenes
Zinin_reaction
3D printing technique
Selective laser melting (SLM) is one of many proprietary names for a metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology that uses a bed of powder with a source
Selective_laser_melting
oxidation Diazoalkane 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition Diazotisation DIBAL-H selective reduction Dieckmann condensation Dieckmann reaction Diels–Alder reaction Diels–Reese
List_of_organic_reactions
Organic chemical reaction
anhydride, results in a more effective reduction. The modified Clemmensen reduction allows for the selective deoxygenation of ketones in molecules that
Clemmensen_reduction
Chemical compound
Many substrates for the Midland reduction have a low steric group, such as an alkyne or a nitrile, to increase selectivity. Stereochemical control comes
Alpine_borane
Chemical compound
of an aldehyde and a vinylic iodide to give allylic alcohols. For selective reductions in the presence of LiAlH4, e.g. for the conversion of alkenes to
Nickel(II)_chloride
Theory within the practice of psychology
Selective exposure is a theory within the practice of psychology, often used in media and communication research, that historically refers to individuals'
Selective_exposure_theory
Chemical compound
tools for selective reductions". Chemical Reviews. 106 (7): 2617–2650. doi:10.1021/cr0406918. PMID 16836295. Kollonitisch, J. (1961). "Reductive Ring Cleavage
Borane
Evolution of crustaceans into crab-like forms
sternites, and a bent and flattened pleon. It is hypothesized to offer the selective advantages of protecting vital organs and allowing organisms to more easily
Carcinisation
American budget reconciliation law
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), Pub. L. 117–169 (text) (PDF), is a United States federal law which aimed to reduce the federal government budget
Inflation_Reduction_Act
Television series
fetuses were present; one failed to develop). The couple refused selective reduction. The quintuplets were born on January 16, 2009, at Seton Medical
Quints_by_Surprise
Public health policies which lessen negative aspects of problematic activities
Harm reduction, or harm minimization, refers to a range of intentional practices and public health policies designed to lessen the negative social and/or
Harm_reduction
Birth at less than a specified gestational age
reproductive technology, there is a high risk of preterm birth. Selective reduction is used to reduce the number of fetuses to two or three. Several
Preterm_birth
Line of noise-reduction systems for audio-tape recording
A Dolby noise-reduction system (Dolby NR) is one of a series of noise reduction systems developed by Dolby Laboratories for use in analog audio tape recording
Dolby_noise-reduction_system
Compounds that inhibit histone deacetylases
transgenic mice via a mechanism involving sirtuin inhibition and selective reduction of Thr231-phosphotau". The Journal of Neuroscience. 28 (45): 11500–10
Histone_deacetylase_inhibitor
Allotropes of carbon with a cylindrical nanostructure
gram-scale by the CCVD technique was first proposed in 2003 from the selective reduction of oxide solutions in methane and hydrogen. The telescopic motion
Carbon_nanotube
; Jaramillo, Thomas F. (2017-07-07). "Understanding Selectivity for the Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Formic Acid and Carbon Monoxide
Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide
Electrochemical_reduction_of_carbon_dioxide
Motor vehicle
Nissan Diesel Corporation with the world first implementation of Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to an automobile. First Generation (2004–2017)
UD_Quon
Chemical compound
ISBN 0471936235. Brown, H. C.; Kim, S. C.; Krishnamurthy, S. (1980-02-01). "Selective reductions. 27. Reaction of alkyl halides with representative complex metal
Lithium_triethylborohydride
Chemical compound
dihydroxylation of 1-phenylcyclohexene to the diol followed by the selective reduction of the 1-hydroxyl group by Raney nickel. J. K. Whitesell, H. H. Chen
Trans-2-Phenyl-1-cyclohexanol
Medication class with multiple uses
in individuals with mild-to-moderate hypertension, non-selective beta blockers led to a reduction of -10/-7mmHg (systolic/diastolic) without increased rates
Beta_blocker
Challenges for traditional communities
duration of the marriage contract. Embryo donation is prohibited. Selective reduction is only allowed if the prospect of carrying the pregnancy to viability
Religious response to assisted reproductive technology
Religious_response_to_assisted_reproductive_technology
Alkanes having nine or more carbon atoms
a silver–palladium alloy: Cheap and convenient cathodes for the selective reductive homocoupling of alkyl iodides". Tetrahedron Letters. 50 (7): 822–824
Higher_alkane
Chemical compound
; S. Pitre; Herbert C. Brown (2002). "Selective Reductions. 59. Effective Intramolecular Asymmetric Reductions of α-,β and γ-Keto Acids with Diisopinocampheylborane
Diisopinocampheylborane
Addition reaction
B.; Oliveto, Eugene P.; Gerold, Corinne; Johnson, Lois (1951). "Selective Reduction and Hydrogenation of Unsaturated Steroids". Journal of the American
Alkynylation
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Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Selection choice
Girl/Female
American, Hindu, Indian
Selection
Boy/Male
Assamese, Bengali, Indian, Tamil
To Choose; Selection
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
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Choice; Preference; Selection
Boy/Male
Muslim
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
Muslim
Choice, Preference, Selection
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Selecting; Adopting
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Not Defective; Healthy; Whole
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
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
Girl/Female
French, German, Latin, Spanish
Smooth; Seductive; Flattering; Blond
Female
Chinese
flattering and seductive.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Selection; Choice
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Adopting; Selecting
Girl/Female
African, Arabic, Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Indian, Kenyan, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil
Gentle; Delicate; Gentleness is her Soul; Lovelorn; Seductive
Boy/Male
English American
From the raven farm. TV detective character Renington Steele. Surname.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One who is Aware and Reflective
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Female
Bulgarian
, beautiful peace (or world).
Female
English
Pet form of English Maeve, MAEVEEN means "intoxicating."
Boy/Male
Hindu
King of snow
Girl/Female
Arabic, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi
Sun
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kashmiri, Sanskrit, Tamil
The Father of the God Krishna
Boy/Male
Australian, Latin
Beyond Praise
Girl/Female
German
Sweet or Noble
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Love of Sky
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Coquette
Boy/Male
Hindu
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a.
Addicted to introspective or meditative habits; as, a reflective person.
a.
Not reflective.
a.
Selecting; tending to select.
a.
Dependent on choice; bestowed or passing by election; as, an elective study; an elective office.
a.
Seductive.
a.
Exerting the power of choice; selecting; as, an elective act.
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.
Capable of exercising thought or judgment; as, reflective reason.
n.
A detective.
a.
Throwing back images; as, a reflective mirror.
n.
That which is selected; a collection of things chosen; as, a choice selection of books.
n.
See Elective, n.
a.
Pertaining to, or consisting in, choice, or right of choosing; electoral.
a.
Tending to lead astray; apt to mislead by flattering appearances; tempting; alluring; as, a seductive offer.
n.
The act of selecting, or the state of being selected; choice, by preference.
a.
Wrong; defective; faulty.
a.
Mutilated; defective; imperfect.
n.
In an American college, an optional study or course of study.
a.
Lacking some of the usual forms of declension or conjugation; as, a defective noun or verb.
a.
Fitted for, or skilled in, detecting; employed in detecting crime or criminals; as, a detective officer.