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electives Definition and Meaning in English (electives definition)

noun
Synonyms:optional courseschoice subjects
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Electives definition: Electives are courses that students can choose to take from a range of options, rather than being required to take them.

Definitions of Electives

  1. 1noun

    Electives are courses that students can choose to take from a range of options, rather than being required to take them.

Example Sentences

academic

“Students must complete two electives to graduate from the program.”

casual

“I chose history and art as my electives this semester.”

Synonyms

optional courseschoice subjects

Antonyms

required coursescompulsory subjectscore courses

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Inflected Word Forms

nounelective
nounelection
adjectiveelective
adjectiveelectoral

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Electives definition: Electives are courses that students can choose to take from a range of options, rather than being required to take them.
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'Electives' translates to 'electives' in English. Electives definition: Electives are courses that students can choose to take from a range of options, rather than being required to take them.
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