Elective

Word ELECTIVE
Character 8
Hyphenation e lect ive
Pronunciations /ɪˈlɛktɪv/

Definitions and meanings of "Elective"

What do we mean by elective?

Of or relating to a selection by vote. adjective

Filled or obtained by election. adjective

Having the power or authority to elect; electoral. adjective

Permitting or involving a choice; optional. adjective

An optional academic course or subject. noun

Chosen by election; dependent on choice; bestowed or passing by election: as, an elective monarchy (one in which the king is raised to the throne by election); the office is elective: opposed to hereditary, or to tenure by appointment.

Pertaining or relating to or consisting in the choice or right of choosing by vote: as, the elective principle in government; the elective franchise.

Exerting the power of choice.

Selecting for combination: as, an elective attraction, which is a tendency in bodies to unite with certain kinds of matter in preference to other kinds.

In the colleges of the United States, an optional study; any one of a number of studies from which the scholar is allowed to select that which he prefers. noun

Exerting the power of choice; selecting. adjective

Pertaining to, or consisting in, choice, or right of choosing; electoral. adjective

Bestowed or passing by election adjective

Dependent on choice; that can be refused. Opposite of required or mandatory. adjective

A tendency to unite with certain things; chemism. adjective

In an American college, an optional study or course of study; a course that is not required. noun

Of, or pertaining to voting or elections adjective

That involves a choice between options; optional or discretionary adjective

Something that is option or that may be elected, especially a course of tertiary study. noun

Something that is an option or that may be elected, like a course of tertiary study or a medical procedure.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Elective

The word "elective" in example sentences

DANA BASH, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Hi, Wolf, well, the vice president's office tells us that he's going to have what they call elective surgery, to remove an aneurysm in the artery behind his right knee, and that is going to happen next weekend, according to top aide, Steve Schmidt. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Solomon John thought the trouble might be in what they called the elective system, where you were to choose what study you might take. ❋ Unknown (1860)

So Ayotte has no prior experience in elective office? ❋ Unknown (2009)

My father called politics an honorable profession, and I have profound respect for those who choose to advance the causes of social and economic justice in elective office. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The former Denver school superintendent was a surprise pick to fill the Senate vacancy left when Obama tapped Ken Salazar as interior secretary, and he had no experience in elective politics. ❋ Lisa Rein (2010)

Ayotte has no prior experience in elective office? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Anybody who showed up down there right now with a key to the office and the electrical system would have guaranteed lifetime tenure in elective office around here. ❋ Unknown (2009)

•John Prescott's 50-year career in elective Labour politics quietly ended yesterday when the trade union block vote was wheeled out to squash his hopes of becoming party treasurer. ❋ Michael White (2010)

This elective is meant to augment the capstone project if the fellow chooses to do a research topic. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Although I do not know Mr. Burris personally, he has served the State of Illinois in elective office for many years. ❋ Unknown (2009)

John Prescott's career in elective Labour politics comes to an end and Gerald Kaufman gives a nod to Stephen Sondheim ❋ Michael White (2010)

There are way too many Conservatives in elective office at this time. ❋ Unknown (2009)

At the top of the interview, Fenty fielded a political inquiry from Hicks -- whether had any future in elective office, including as a write-in candidate. ❋ Mike DeBonis (2010)

Obama has more experience in elective office than Hillary does. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Jindal has spend his (short) career in elective office attempting to be all things to all people. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The Boston Globe profiled Thomas P. Kennedy, a 57-year-old Democrat, who is one of a small number of quadriplegics in elective office in the United States. ❋ BA Haller (2008)

She has spent 13 years in elective office, which is about three times longer than Obama, and as a mayor and governor she has been responsible for actually doing things and accountable for her actions. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Once you become a Mexican citizen you are subject to the same rules as native-born citizens and have all of the same rights, except you cannot hold certain elective offices. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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