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(e-lec-tive) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to a course or subject that students choose to take.

Example Sentence

He took several elective courses. OR He is an elective official.

More Example Sentences

He decided to take an elective art class.

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Rhymes

  • affective
  • collective
  • connective
  • corrective
  • defective
  • detective
  • directive
  • effective
  • elective
  • infective
  • invective
  • objective
  • perspective
  • projective
  • prospective
  • protective
  • reflective
  • respective
  • selective
  • subjective

  • ineffective
  • introspective
  • irrespective
  • retrospective

  • anti-infective
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