Latin word selectus comes from Latin lego, Latin se- (Separately, astray. Without.)

Detailed word origin of selectus

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
lego	Latin (lat)	I collect, gather, bring together. I choose, select, appoint. I read.
se-	Latin (lat)	Separately, astray. Without.
seligo	Latin (lat)	I separate by culling out; pick or choose out, select, cull.
selectus	Latin (lat)

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