ELECTIVE
- (of a body or position) Possessing or giving the power to elect
- Related to or working by means of election
- (of a person or office) Appointed or filled by election
- (of a course of study) Chosen by the student rather than compulsory
- an optional course of study [n ELECTIVES]
- (of surgical or medical treatment) Chosen by the patient rather than urgently necessary
- an optional subject of study [n -S]