elective (adj.)

  1. subject to popular election; elective official

    [ Syn: elected ]

    elective (n.)

  1. a course that the student can select from among alternatives

    [ Syn: elective course ]

    elective (adj.)

  1. not compulsory; elective surgery; an elective course of study'

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