Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Elective

• (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.

Synonyms of Elective

• Elective Course
• Elected

Antonyms of Elective

• Appointive

Homophones of Elective