(e-lec-tive) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. school course often not required
adjective. 1 pertaining to election by voting; 2 having the power or authority to elect; 3 not required; optional.

Example Sentence

He took several elective courses. OR He is an elective official.

Synonyms

able to be chosen; not required; optional

Antonyms

required

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

elective
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • affective
  • collective
  • connective
  • corrective
  • defective
  • detective
  • directive
  • effective
  • elective
  • infective
  • invective
  • objective
  • perspective
  • projective
  • prospective
  • protective
  • reflective
  • respective
  • selective
  • subjective

  • ineffective
  • introspective
  • irrespective
  • retrospective

  • anti-infective