elective

US /ɪˈlek.tɪv/
UK /ɪˈlek.tɪv/
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1.

materia optativa, curso electivo

an optional course of study in a college or university

:
I chose photography as my elective this semester.
Elegí fotografía como mi materia optativa este semestre.
Students must complete two core courses and one elective.
Los estudiantes deben completar dos cursos obligatorios y una optativa.
1.

electivo, elegido

chosen by election

:
The new president is an elective official.
El nuevo presidente es un funcionario electivo.
The position is elective, not appointed.
El puesto es electivo, no designado.
2.

electivo, opcional

(of a medical procedure) chosen by the patient or physician and not essential for immediate treatment

:
She underwent an elective surgery to improve her vision.
Se sometió a una cirugía electiva para mejorar su visión.
The doctor recommended an elective procedure for her chronic pain.
El médico recomendó un procedimiento electivo para su dolor crónico.