Elective ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Elective ( adjective )

1. Relating to, based on, or determined by election.
2. Permitting a choice; voluntary.

Origin:

Late latin ēlectīvus, from latin ēligere to choose.

Examples:

1. His elective office means that he was elected by the people to serve in that position.
2. The course is an elective, meaning that students can choose to take it or not.
3. Elective surgery is a procedure that can be scheduled in advance, rather than being an emergency.
4. He was given the option to take an elective class.
5. Some insurance policies offer elective coverage for certain procedures.

(As a noun)

Elective ( noun )

1. Relating to, based on, or determined by election.
2. Permitting a choice; voluntary.

Origin:

Late latin ēlectīvus, from latin ēligere to choose.

Examples:

1. His elective office means that he was elected by the people to serve in that position.
2. The course is an elective, meaning that students can choose to take it or not.
3. Elective surgery is a procedure that can be scheduled in advance, rather than being an emergency.
4. He was given the option to take an elective class.
5. Some insurance policies offer elective coverage for certain procedures.