Elective

Synonyms of elective

• selective
• voluntary
• optional

Antonyms of elective

• mandatory
• compulsory
• required

Collocations of elective

elective surgery

Frequency: 80 %

She opted for elective surgery to correct her vision.

elective course

Frequency: 70 %

I signed up for an elective course in photography.

elective procedure

Frequency: 65 %

The elective procedure was scheduled for next week.

elective classes

Frequency: 60 %

Students have the option to choose elective classes based on their interests.

elective subject

Frequency: 50 %

He decided to study an elective subject related to environmental science.

Idiomatic Expressions for elective

• Phrase: elective surgery
  Meaning: a non-emergency surgical procedure that is chosen by the patient rather than being medically necessary
  Usage: She opted for elective surgery to improve her appearance, even though it was not medically required.