elective

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪˈlɛktɪv/

Adjective

elective

1. Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.

   Synonyms: electoral

   • the independent use of their elective franchise

   • Kings of Rome were at first elective […]

2. Optional or discretionary; chosen, not mandatory.

   My insurance wouldn't pay for the operation because it was elective surgery.

Related terms

• elect
• election

Translations

• Portuguese: eletivo
• Spanish: electivo

Translations

• French: facultatif
• German: elektiv, optional, wählend
• Spanish: electivo

Noun

elective (plural electives)

1. Something that is an option or that may be elected, like a course of tertiary study or a medical procedure.

Translations

• French: option

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