elective
[ ih-lek-tiv ]
/ ɪˈlɛk tɪv /
adjective
noun
an optional study; a course that a student may select from among alternatives.
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elective
/ (ɪˈlɛktɪv) /
adjective
of or based on selection by voteelective procedure
selected by votean elective official
having the power to elect
open to choice; optionalan elective course of study
noun
an optional course or hospital placement undertaken by a medical student
Derived forms of elective
electively, adverbelectivity (ˌiːlɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ) or electiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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