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    elective
    /ɪˈlɛktɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. related to or working by means of election: "an elective democracy"
    • 2. (of surgical or medical treatment) chosen by the patient rather than urgently necessary: "elective surgery"

    noun

    • 1. an optional course of study. North American

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › electiveElective Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ELECTIVE is chosen or filled by popular election. How to use elective in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishELECTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    a subject that someone chooses to study, in addition to the subjects that they have to study: During the MBA you will choose ten to twelve electives from a large and varied portfolio. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryELECTIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    ELECTIVE meaning: 1. (of a medical treatment) done at a time chosen by the patient, rather than needed urgently: 2…. Learn more.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › electiveElective - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    noun. a course that the student can select from among alternatives. synonyms: elective course. see more. adjective. subject to popular election. “ elective official” synonyms: elected. electoral. relating to or composed of electors. nonappointive. filled by popular election rather than by appointment. see more. Pronunciation. US. /əˈlɛkɾɪv/ UK.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › electiveELECTIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Elective definition: pertaining to the principle of electing to an office, position, etc.. See examples of ELECTIVE used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishELECTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    An elective is a subject which a student can choose to study as part of his or her course.

  8. en.thefreedictionary.com › electiveElective - definition of elective by The Free Dictionary

    Define elective. elective synonyms, elective pronunciation, elective translation, English dictionary definition of elective. adj. 1. Of or relating to a selection by vote. 2. Filled or obtained by election: elective office. 3. Having the power or authority to elect; electoral.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryELECTIVE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    1. An elective post or committee is one to which people are appointed as a result of winning an election. [formal] [...] 2. Elective surgery is surgery that you choose to have before it becomes essential. [formal] [...] 3. An elective is a subject that a student can choose to study as part of his or her course. [US] [...] More.

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › electiveelective | meaning of elective in Longman Dictionary of...

    elective meaning, definition, what is elective: an elective position or organization is ...: Learn more.

  11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › electiveelective - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · elective ( comparative more elective, superlative most elective) Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options. [1] Synonym: electoral. Antonyms: appointive, hereditary. Open to choice; freely chosen; (also, usually) unnecessary; minor . Synonyms: discretionary, optional, voluntary.