Something that's elective is optional you can choose to do it, or not. An elective course in school is one you take because you want to rather than to fill a particular requirement, although you still get credit for it.
Exerting the power of choice; selecting;
Adjective
subject to popular election; "elective official"
Adjective S.
not compulsory; "elective surgery"; "an elective course of study"
a.
Exerting the power of choice; selecting; as, an elective
act.
a.
Pertaining to, or consisting in, choice, or right of
choosing; electoral.
a.
Dependent on choice; bestowed or passing by election; as,
an elective study; an elective office.
n.
In an American college, an optional study or course of
study.
Elective
The independent use of their elective franchise.3.
Kings of Rome were at first elective; . . . for such are the conditions of an elective kingdom.
Elective
Exerting the power of choice; selecting;
In an American college, an optional study or course of study.
Usage Examples
A politician never forgets the precarious nature of elective life. We have never established a practice of tenure in public office.
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Other Usage ExamplesI was in elective politics for 24 years. I've made four national races, two for President, two for Vice President. I have found there are other ways to serve, and I'm enjoying them.
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