elective

[US]/ɪˈlektɪv/

[UK]/ɪˈlektɪv/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. optional; related to selection or choice
n. an optional course; the act of choosing or picking

elective course

choose elective

elective subject

an elective course

elective system

elective subjects

elective surgery

Is it nominative or elective?

the National Assembly, with 125 elective members.

he had never held elective office.

powerful Emperors manipulated the elective body.

They discussed whether patients should have to pay for all elective surgery.

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