Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktɪv/
noun a subject or course of study that is chosen by a student rather than being compulsory
A1 I am taking an elective course in art history.
A2 She decided to enroll in an elective class on photography.
B1 Students can choose from a variety of elective subjects to supplement their main studies.
B2 The elective module on environmental science was very popular among the students.
C1 The university offers a wide range of elective options for students to explore different interests.
C2 The elective program allows students to tailor their education to their specific career goals.
adjective optional or chosen by election
A1 I am taking an elective course in art history.
A2 She chose to study an elective subject in her second year.
B1 The university offers a variety of elective modules for students to choose from.
B2 Taking an elective language course helped improve my communication skills.
C1 The elective seminar on sustainability was very popular among the graduate students.
C2 He decided to pursue an elective specialization in international business for his MBA program.
formal The student decided to take an elective course in art history to fulfill their degree requirements.
informal I heard there's a really fun elective class on photography that you should take.
slang I'm thinking of taking that easy elective next semester to boost my GPA.
figurative Choosing to travel to Europe was like an elective experience that enriched my life.
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