transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪlektɪv ]
( electives)
1.
An elective post or committee is one to which people are appointed as a result of winning an election. ( FORMAL )
Buchanan has never held elective office.
ADJ : usu ADJ n
2.
Elective surgery is surgery that you choose to have before it becomes essential. ( FORMAL )
ADJ : usu ADJ n
3.
An elective is a subject which a student can choose to study as part of his or her course. ( AM; in BRIT, use option )
N-COUNT