ELECTIVELY

Etymology

Adverb

electively (not comparable)

In an elective manner; by choice.

Source: Wiktionary


E*lect"ive*ly, adv.

Definition: In an elective manner; by choice.

ELECTIVE

E*lect"ive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. électif.]

1. Exerting the power of choice; selecting; as, an elective act.

2. Pertaining to, or consisting in, choice, or right of choosing; electoral. The independent use of their elective franchise. Bancroft.

3. Dependent on choice; bestowed or passing by election; as, an elective study; an elective office. Kings of Rome were at first elective; . . . for such are the conditions of an elective kingdom. Dryden. Elective affinity or attraction (Chem.), a tendency to unite with certain things; chemism.

E*lect"ive, n.

Definition: In an American college, an optional study or course of study. [Colloq.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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