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
