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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