e·lec·tive ( -l k tv)adj. 1. Of or relating to a selection by vote. 2. Filled or obtained by election: elective office. 3. Having the power or authority to elect; electoral. 4. Permitting or involving a choice; optional: elective surgery. n. An optional academic course or subject. e·lec tive·ly adv.e·lec tive·ness n. |
elective
Adjective
1. of or based on selection by vote: an elective office
2. not compulsory or necessary: an elective hysterectomy
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | elective - a course that the student can select from among alternatives course, course of instruction, course of study, class - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes" |
| Adj. | 1. | elective - subject to popular election; "elective official" appointed, appointive - subject to appointment |
| 2. | elective - not compulsory; "elective surgery"; "an elective course of study" optional - possible but not necessary; left to personal choice |
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