elective

The word “elective” has 3 syllables: e-lec-tive

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɛktɪv/

What is synonym and antonym for elective?

In the thesaurus, “elective” has 44 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elective along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elective

alternate
alternative
appointee
appointment
bet
candidate
choice
chosen
class
clinic
constituent
core
course
curriculum
designation
discretionary
dispensable
electoral
facultative
favorite
institute
like
liking
minicourse
nomination
nominee
nonobligatory
not compulsory
option
optional
pick
preference
preselection
refresher
selectee
selection
selective
seminar
survey course
unnecessary
unneeded
unwanted
voluntary
voting

Antonyms for elective

compulsory
essential
indispensable
mandatory
necessary
nonelective
nonvoluntary
obligatory
rejectee
required
requisite

Meanings of elective

noun
1. Something that is an option or that may be elected, like a course of tertiary study or a medical procedure.
adjective
1. Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.
2. Optional or discretionary; chosen, not mandatory.

Example Sentences

The university offers several elective courses for students to choose from.
He decided to take an elective in creative writing to explore his passion for storytelling.
The elective classes allow students to specialize in subjects they are interested in.
She chose an elective on environmental science to complement her major in biology.
The school curriculum includes mandatory subjects alongside elective options.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elective, such as: alternate, alternative, appointee, appointment, bet, candidate, choice.

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