[ ɪ'lɛkt ]
■ verb
1》 choose (someone) to hold a position, especially public office, by voting.
2》 opt for or choose to do something.
3》 Christian Theology (of God) choose (someone) in preference to others for salvation.
■ adjective
1》 chosen or singled out.
↘ Christian Theology chosen by God for salvation.
2》 [ postposition ] ~ed to a position but not yet in office: the President Elect.
Derivatives
~ability noun
~able adjective
Origin
ME: from L. ~- , eligere 'pick out'.