Elective Meaning and Definition


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Elective meaning

Word: Elective

How to pronounce: ɪˈlektɪv

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Related to or working by means of election.

Example sentences: "An elective democracy"

2. (of surgical or medical treatment) chosen by the patient rather than urgently necessary.

Example sentences: "Elective surgery"

Noun

Definitions:

1. An optional course of study.

Example sentences: "Up to half the credits in many public high schools are electives"


Synonyms:

elective course

optional course


Antonyms:

compulsory

mandatory


Derivations:

electing

elected

elector

election

elect


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Elective in Other Languages...

Spanish: Electivo

German: Wahlfach

French: électif

Italian: Elettivo

Turkish: Seçmeli


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