elective

UK
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/
US
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/
electivenoun
electives
pl
UK
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/
US
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/
Translations
She decided to take a photography elective this semester.
Она решила взять факультатив по фотографии в этом семестре.
выборный предмет
The university offers a wide range of electives for students to choose from.
Университет предлагает широкий выбор выборных предметов для студентов.
Additional translations
избирательный курс
дополнительный курс
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
electiveadjective
more elective
Comp.
most elective
Super.
UK
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/
US
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/
Translations
The course is elective, so students can choose whether to take it or not.
Курс является факультативным, поэтому студенты могут выбрать, проходить его или нет.
The position is elective, meaning it is filled through an election process.
Должность является избираемой, что означает, что она заполняется через процесс выборов.
Definitions
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.