ELECTIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ELECTIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “elective”? Find 16 synonyms and 30 related words for “elective” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Elective” are: facultative, elected, chosen, democratic, popular, nominated, appointed, commissioned, voluntary, discretionary, not required, up to the individual, free, open, unforced, elective course

Elective as a Noun

Definitions of "Elective" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “elective” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A course that the student can select from among alternatives.
• An optional course of study.

Synonyms of "Elective" as a noun (1 Word)

elective course

A course that the student can select from among alternatives.

Elective as an Adjective

Definitions of "Elective" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “elective” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of surgical or medical treatment) chosen by the patient rather than urgently necessary.
• (of a body or position) possessing or giving the power to elect.
• (of a course of study) chosen by the student rather than compulsory.
• (of a person or office) appointed or filled by election.
• Subject to popular election.
• Not compulsory.
• Related to or working by means of election.

Synonyms of "Elective" as an adjective (15 Words)

appointed	Selected for a job. At the time appointed or the appointed time.
chosen	Having been selected as the best or most appropriate. He is by no means a forerunner in his chosen field.
commissioned	(of an officer in the army, navy, or air force) holding a rank conferred by a commission. A commissioned officer in the Royal Artillery.
democratic	Characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality- George du Maurier. Democratic art forms.
discretionary	Available for use at the discretion of the user. Discretionary income.
elected	Subject to popular election.
facultative	Of or relating to the mental faculties. A facultative enactment.
free	(of a translation) conveying only the broad sense; not literal. I have no ambitions other than to have a happy life and be free.
nominated	Appointed by nomination.
not required	Required by rule.
open	Of a note sounded from an open string or pipe. They left the door open.
popular	(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people. Popular science.
unforced	Not produced by effort; natural. A voice with a pleasingly unforced quality.
up to the individual	Operating properly.
voluntary	(of a conveyance or disposition) made without return in money or other consideration. Voluntary motions.

Usage Examples of "Elective" as an adjective

• Elective official.
• Elective surgery.
• An elective democracy.
• Powerful Emperors manipulated the elective body.
• The National Assembly, with 125 elective members.
• An elective course of study.
• He had never held elective office.
• Elective courses on this subject have always been oversubscribed.

Associations of "Elective" (30 Words)

abstention	Restraint in one’s consumption; abstinence. Alcohol consumption versus abstention.
ballot	Vote by ballot. The voters were balloting in this state.
candidate	Someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc. She was the perfect candidate for a biography.
caucus	Of a voter attend an electoral caucus especially on behalf of a particular candidate. There is one Independent who caucuses with the Democrats.
choose	Pick out select or choose from a number of alternatives. There are many versions to choose from.
chosen	Having been selected as the best or most appropriate. He is by no means a forerunner in his chosen field.
democratic	Characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality. Democratic government.
egalitarian	Favoring social equality. A fairer more egalitarian society.
elect	Elected but not yet installed in office. They elected him leader.
elected	Subject to popular election.
election	The status or fact of being elected. Her election of medicine as a profession.
elector	In the US a member of the electoral college. Close to 60 per cent of the 60 000 registered electors voted.
electorate	The office or territories of a German elector. 75 per cent of the electorate voted for a Scottish parliament in some form.
hustings	The campaigning associated with an election. Mrs Jones organized two public hustings.
incoming	(of an official or administration) having just been elected or appointed to succeed another. Incoming class.
legislator	A person who makes laws; a member of a legislative body. 24 incumbent legislators lost their seats.
liberalist	A person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties.
nomination	A person or thing nominated. The Republican nomination for Governor.
nominee	A person or company, not the owner, in whose name a stock, bond, or company is registered. An Oscar nominee.
optional	Possible but not necessary; left to personal choice. A wide range of optional excursions is offered.
parliamentary	In accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly. A parliamentary candidate.
president	The head of a company. The Irish president.
presidential	Befitting a president. He s a very strong leader very presidential in his performance.
reelect	Elect again.
referendum	A general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.
selection	A plot of land acquired by selection. The restaurant offers a wide selection of hot and cold dishes.
suffrage	A legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment. The suffrages of the community.
vote	An act of giving or registering a vote. He failed to get the Black vote.
voter	A person who votes or has the right to vote at an election.
voting	A choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative.