1elec·tive 
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/ adjective
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/ adjective 1 : held by a person who is elected
▪ He's never held an elective office. 2 : done or taken by choice: such as a : not medically necessary
▪ Plastic surgery is elective surgery.
b chiefly US : not required in a particular course of study
▪ She took three elective courses last term.
▪ He's never held an elective office.
▪ Plastic surgery is elective surgery.
b chiefly US : not required in a particular course of study
▪ She took three elective courses last term.
