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English to English adjective
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subject to popular election |  | Example: elective official
source: wordnet30
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Exerting the power of choice; selecting; as, an elective act. | | source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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not compulsory | | Example: elective surgery
an elective course of study
source: wordnet30
noun
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a course that the student can select from among alternatives | | source: wordnet30
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In an American college, an optional study or course of study. | | source: webster1913
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