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
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “elective” as a noun can have the following definitions:
| elective course | A course that the student can select from among alternatives. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “elective” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
| 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. |
| 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. |
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