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Elective
ɪˈlɛktɪv
Elective definitions
adjective
elective
- related to or working by means of election
"an elective democracy"
- (of a person or office) appointed or filled by election
"he had never held elective office"
- (of a body or position) possessing or giving the power to elect
"powerful Emperors manipulated the elective body"
- (of surgical or medical treatment) chosen by the patient rather than urgently necessary
"elective surgery"
voluntary non-compulsory at one's discretion discretionary not required up to the individual elective non-mandatory free open unforced- (of a course of study) chosen by the student rather than compulsory
"elective courses on this subject have always been oversubscribed"
noun
elective
electives
- an optional course of study