elective

Word parts

elect + -ive

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪˈlɛktɪv/

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Adjective

Positive elective

Comparative more elective

Superlative most elective

1. If something is elective, it is related to voting or elections.
2. If something is elective, it is not compulsory and you can chose to not do it.
   • Synonym: optional

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

Noun

Singular elective

Plural electives

1. (countable) An elective is an optional course of study or medical procedure.

Related words

• elect