elective (Meaning)
elective (n)
a course that the student can select from among alternatives
elective (a)
subject to popular election
elective (s)
not compulsory
elective (a.)
Exerting the power of choice; selecting; as, an elective act.
Pertaining to, or consisting in, choice, or right of choosing; electoral.
Dependent on choice; bestowed or passing by election; as, an elective study; an elective office.
elective (n.)
In an American college, an optional study or course of study.
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elective Sentence Examples
- Students are required to take six elective courses during their four years of high school.
- In college, I took an elective course on the history of rock and roll.
- The teacher allowed students to choose an elective that they were passionate about.
- The student's elective choices were limited by their major and minor requirements.
- Many students choose to take electives that will help them in their future careers.
- Some students choose to take electives that are simply interesting to them.
- I chose the elective course on ancient Egypt because I have always been fascinated by the pyramids.
- The elective course on creative writing helped me to improve my writing skills.
- The elective course on photography taught me how to use a camera and how to take good pictures.
- I took an elective course on public speaking to help me improve my communication skills.
FAQs About the word elective
a course that the student can select from among alternatives, subject to popular election, not compulsoryExerting the power of choice; selecting; as, an electiv
voluntary,optional,discretionary, chosen, alternate, unwanted, unnecessary,alternative
compulsory, compulsory, nonelective, obligatory, obligatory, mandatory, required, mandatory, required, nonelective
Students are required to take six elective courses during their four years of high school.
In college, I took an elective course on the history of rock and roll.
The teacher allowed students to choose an elective that they were passionate about.
The student's elective choices were limited by their major and minor requirements.
