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elective

UK
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/
US
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/

Translations

electivenoun
electives
pl
UK
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/
US
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/
optiondans le système scolaire ou universitaire
She decided to take an art elective to explore her creative side.
Elle a décidé de prendre une option d’art pour explorer son côté créatif.
Additional translations
interventionen médecine, pour une intervention non urgente choisie par le patient
Synonyms
elective course
option
choice
alternative
selection
electiveadjective
more elective
Comp.
most elective
Super.
UK
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/
US
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/
facultatifqui est choisi par préférence et non obligatoire
She decided to take an elective course in photography to explore her creative side.
Elle a décidé de suivre un cours facultatif de photographie pour explorer son côté créatif.
électifrelatif à une élection ou à un vote
The elective process for the new committee chair will take place next month.
Le processus électif pour le nouveau président du comité aura lieu le mois prochain.
Synonyms
optional
voluntary
discretionary
selective
nonmandatory
Antonyms
required
mandatory

Definitions

electivenoun
A course or subject in a school or college curriculum that is optional and chosen by the student.
She decided to take an art elective to explore her creative side.
An optional procedure or surgery that is not essential for immediate health but chosen by the patient.
The doctor explained that the cosmetic surgery was an elective and not covered by insurance.
electiveadjective
Related to or involving the process of choosing or voting.
The elective process for the new committee chair will take place next month.
Optional or chosen by preference rather than required.
She decided to take an elective course in photography to explore her creative side.
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