Synonyms of elective
4 similar words · 9 opposite words
Another word for elective is optional. Other synonyms of elective are discretionary. The opposite of elective is mandatory.
Synonyms and similar words for elective
adjectiveOf, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.
adjectiveOpen to choice; freely chosen; (also, usually) unnecessary; minor.
- discretionaryAvailable at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.
- optionalNot compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.
- voluntary
Opposite of elective
adjectiveOf, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.
- appointiveOf, pertaining to, or filled by appointment.
- hereditary
adjectiveOpen to choice; freely chosen; (also, usually) unnecessary; minor.
- compulsory
- mandatoryObligatory; required or commanded by authority.
- obligatory
- requiredNecessary; obligatory; mandatory.
- involuntary
adjectiveScheduled and nonemergent (regardless of whether necessary or unnecessary and whether minor or...
Meaning of elective
- adjective Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.
- adjective Open to choice; freely chosen; (also, usually) unnecessary; minor.
- adjective Scheduled and nonemergent (regardless of whether necessary or unnecessary and whether minor or serious).
elective in other languages
Questions about synonyms of elective
- What is another word for elective?
- Elective has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as optional and discretionary.
- What is the opposite of elective?
- The opposite of elective is mandatory. Other antonyms of elective are appointive and required.
- What does elective mean?
- Elective means of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.
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