Canadian English Meaning of elective

elective

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Definitions and Meaning of elective in English

Wordnet

elective (n)

a course that the student can select from among alternatives

Wordnet

elective (a)

subject to popular election

Wordnet

elective (s)

not compulsory

Webster

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.

Webster

elective (n.)

In an American college, an optional study or course of study.

FAQs About the word elective

elective

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