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I. elec·tive [ɪˈlektɪv] ADJ inv

1. elective:

elective (appointed by election): gewählt

elective (based on voting): Wahl-

2. elective (optional, not necessary):

elective: wahlfrei

elective: fakultativ

elective: Wahl-

elective subject SCHOOL, UNIV: Wahlfach nt <-(e)s, -fächer>

elective surgery MED: elektive Operation

elective surgery MED: Operation f zum Zeitpunkt der [eigenen] Wahl

3. elective (selective concern):

elective affinity: Wahlverwandtschaft f form

II. elec·tive [ɪˈlektɪv] N Am SCHOOL, UNIV

elective: Wahlfach nt <-(e)s, -fächer>

elec·tive dic·ˈta·tor·ship N pej

elective dictatorship: gewählte Diktatur

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

elective subject SCHOOL, UNIV: Wahlfach nt <-(e)s, -fächer>

elective surgery MED: elektive Operation

elective affinity: Wahlverwandtschaft f form

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