e'lectiveness
World English Dictionary
elective (ɪˈlɛktɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or based on selection by vote: elective procedure |
| 2. | selected by vote: an elective official |
| 3. | having the power to elect |
| 4. | open to choice; optional: an elective course of study |
| —n | |
| 5. | an optional course or hospital placement undertaken by a medical student |
| e'lectively | |
| —adv | |
| electivity | |
| —n | |
| e'lectiveness | |
| —n | |
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