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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Most students don’t need years to explore electives and declare a major.
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
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
Students complete the core requirements of the business program, including 1,000 hours of industry experience and classes specific to the major, as well as electives in other parts of WSU that focus on aging.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2023
We took a lot of the same electives, we were nice to each other in class, and sometimes we talked about hanging out, but we never did.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
