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ELECTIVE

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Elective.

How to pronounce elective:

UK

Elective - as an adjective

Subject to popular election

Example: "Elective official"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elected
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
appointive

Elective - as a noun

A course that the student can select from among alternatives

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elective course

Elective - as an adjective satellite

Optional

Example: "Elective surgery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
facultative

Example Sentences

"I chose Spanish as my elective for this semester."
"The music elective focuses on learning to play different instruments."
"She took a photography elective to explore her creative side."
"The elective course on entrepreneurship sparked his interest in starting his own business."
"He decided to drop his math elective and take a computer science elective instead."
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Word Game Points

Is ELECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, elective is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ELECTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ELECTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, elective is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ELECTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is ELECTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, elective is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ELECTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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