Elective — synonyms, elective antonyms, definition

1. elective (Adjective)

elected appointive

elective (Adjective) — Subject to popular election. ex. "elective official"

elective (Adjective) — Not compulsory. ex. "elective surgery" ex. "an elective course of study"

2. elective (Noun)

elective course

elective (Noun) — A course that the student can select from among alternatives.

class course course of instruction course of study