Meaning of Elective

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Elective

1. 1
   a.

   Exerting the power of choice; selecting; as, an elective act.

2. 2
   a.

   Pertaining to, or consisting in, choice, or right of choosing; electoral.

3. 3
   a.

   Dependent on choice; bestowed or passing by election; as, an elective study; an elective office.

4. 4
   n.

   In an American college, an optional study or course of study.

5. 5
   a.

   Exerting the power of choice; selecting; as, an elective act.

6. 6
   a.

   Pertaining to, or consisting in, choice, or right of choosing; electoral.

7. 7
   a.

   Dependent on choice; bestowed or passing by election; as, an elective study; an elective office.

8. 8
   n.

   In an American college, an optional study or course of study.