Definition of elective

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • elective is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • elective is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • elective is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of elective


  • a course that the student can select from among alternatives (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. elective course
  • not compulsory (adjective)

    Examples

    1. elective surgery
    2. an elective course of study

    Synonyms

    1. facultative
  • subject to popular election (adjective)

    Examples

    1. elective official

    Synonyms

    1. elected

See definition of elective in Merriam Webster