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Elective

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Definition

An elective is a course or activity that is chosen by a student rather than being required as part of their studies.

Synonyms & similar words

appointive electivecourse elected optional voluntary noncompulsory discretionary electable open uncompelled facultative nonmandatory unforced selective discretionary nonobligatory chosen preferred willed uninvolved nonbinding permissive unobliged

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