elective

Meanings

• noun

  Something that is chosen or elected, as opposed to being required or imposed.

  - "He was given the opportunity to make an elective choice between two courses."
  - "The elective system allows students to choose their own classes."

• noun

  The power or right to choose.

  - "The elective franchise gives people the power to choose their leaders."
  - "The elective monarchy is a form of government in which the monarch is elected."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈlɛktɪv/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

electoral

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with elective
selective , effective , reflective

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Variants

List of all variants of elective that leads to same result
elective , electively , electiveness , electivenesses , electives

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'electus', meaning 'chosen'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'elective' comes from the Latin word 'electus', meaning 'chosen'.

2. In some countries, students are required to take a certain number of elective courses in order to graduate from high school or university.

3. The term 'elective' is also used in the medical field to describe a treatment or procedure that is chosen by a patient rather than being prescribed by a doctor.

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Related Concepts

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1. optional: Related concept: Optional courses or activities are similar to elective in that they are not required but offer additional opportunities for learning or growth.

2. democracy: Related concept: Elective systems are a key component of democratic governance, allowing citizens to choose their leaders and representatives.

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Culture

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In education, elective courses allow students to explore subjects of personal interest, broadening their knowledge and skills. In politics, elective systems give power to the people to choose their representatives.

How to Memorize "elective"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the concept of 'elective' as a choice, something that is picked out or selected.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'elective' with the idea of freedom and personal choice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Elective': 'E' for 'Elect', 'L' for 'ect', 'E' for 'ective'.

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