elective in German
elective in German is elektiv, optional, wählend — elective means chosen voluntarily rather than required.
elective in German
elektiv
Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.
optional
Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.
wählend
Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.
What does "elective" mean?
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adjective Chosen voluntarily rather than required.
"Cosmetic surgery is usually elective, not medically necessary."
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noun An optional course of study, especially at school or university.
"He picked pottery as his elective this semester."
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elective in a sentence
- Cosmetic surgery is usually elective, not medically necessary.
- She took an elective course in photography.
- He picked pottery as his elective this semester.
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What is "elective" in German?
"elective" in German is elektiv, optional, wählend. elective means: Chosen voluntarily rather than required.
How do you use "elective" in a sentence?
Example: "Cosmetic surgery is usually elective, not medically necessary." In German, "elective" is elektiv, optional, wählend.
Are there other ways to say "elective" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "elective": elektiv, optional, wählend.
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