Elective
Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktɪv/
Elective (noun)
- a class that students can choose to take, not required.
Examples
- She decided to take an elective in art history.
- An elective in computer science can enhance your skills.
Common collocations: choose an elective, offer an elective, elective course, elective position, elective office
Elective (adjective)
- decided by a vote or choice, not automatic.
- something that is not necessary and can be chosen.
Examples
- The committee is an elective body.
- He was part of an elective council.