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      elective

      noun adjective

      Stress: second syllable

      Syllables: e-lec-tive (3)
      English Definition

      Related to or working by election; optional.

      Example Sentence

      She chose an elective course this semester.

      US IPA /ɪˈlektɪv/
      UK IPA /ɪˈlektɪv/

      Synonyms

      optional voluntary discretionary

      Antonyms

      compulsory mandatory required
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