elective
adjective
pertaining to the principle of electing to an office, position, etc.
electives
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pluralof elective.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Universities should streamline general-education requirements, trim unnecessary electives and make students declare their majors by the end of freshman year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Enriching curriculum, for example with more electives and career pathways.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
Among the cuts are one-third of education department faculty and the entire world language department, although seven language teaching positions are being retained and students are being allowed to take some language courses as electives.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2023
While some language courses will still be available for students as electives, the university made it clear the programs were on the chopping block.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
I still don’t know why I decided to take AP Chemistry as one of my electives.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
