Where does “regioselectively” come from?

regioselectively (English) comes from English regioselective, from English selective, from French sélectif — selective.

regioselectively (English): In a regioselective manner; With regard to...

Definitions

  1. In a regioselective manner; With regard to...

Ancestry of “regioselectively”, step by step

regioselectively traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via English regioselective

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishregioselectiveOf a chemical reaction in which the production of...
2EnglishselectiveOf or relating to the process of selection; Of or...
3Frenchsélectifselective

via English ly

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishlyAbbreviation of light-year
2VietnameselyAlternative spelling of li
Every word from French sélectif →Every word from English selective →Every word from English regioselective →