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e·lec·tive
 elective
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- pronunciation:
- ih
lek
tihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
pertaining to election by voting.
- synonyms:
- electoral
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| definition 2: |
designating a position that is filled by means of an election.
the elective office of family court judge- similar words:
- elected
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| definition 3: |
having the power or authority to elect.
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| definition 4: |
not required; optional.
He took several elective courses.- synonyms:
- optional
- similar words:
- discretionary, nonessential, voluntary
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| related words: |
representative |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a school or college course, often not required, that is chosen for study from a number of alternatives.
- similar words:
- alternative, option
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