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elective

1 elective ˈlɛktɪv/ adjective
1 elective
ˈlɛktɪv/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of ELECTIVE
: held by a person who is elected
: done or taken by choice: such as
: not medically necessary
chiefly US : not required in a particular course of study
2 elective ˈlɛktɪv/ noun
plural electives
2 elective
ˈlɛktɪv/
noun
plural electives
Britannica Dictionary definition of ELECTIVE
[count] US
: a class that is not required in a particular course of study
called also (British) option