elective

/ɪlˈɛktɪv/

/ɪˈɫɛktɪv/

Elective

a course that the student can select from among alternatives

elective

subject to popular election

synonyms : elected

antonyms : appointive

not compulsory

(of surgical or medical treatment) chosen by a patient or healthcare provider to address non-emergency health concerns or improve quality of life

Examples

1. Students can also take electives.

2. Last component of the program is electives.

3. Looking at 198 countries, 59 of them allow elective abortion.

4. To choose one elective.