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ELECTIVE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word elective. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word elective. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ELECTIVE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1alternate
verb, adjectivev, adj
2alternative
noun, adjectiven, adj
3chosen
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
4discretionary
adjectiveadj
5free
adjectiveadj
6optional
adjectiveadj
7selective
adjectiveadj
8volitional
adjectiveadj
9voluntary
adjectiveadj
10willful
adjectiveadj
11electoral
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
12elected
verb, adjectivev, adj
13facultative
adjectiveadj
14elective course
nounn

Best Hypernyms For ELECTIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for elective, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
alternative choice class course decision discretion liberty option possibility preference selection volition
Phrases (2)
course of instructioncourse of study

Alternatives for ALTERNATE

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