elective
Aussprache: [ɪˈlɛk.tɪv]
Wort
Kontext: „education“
(adjective) something that is chosen by the student, not required. Imagine you can pick classes you want to take instead of having to take all of them.
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In high school, I took an elective art class that I really enjoyed.
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I didn't like my mandatory classes, but I had no elective options this semester.
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Are you considering any elective courses for next year?
Kontext: „education“
(noun) a class that students can choose to take. It's not necessary for graduation, but many students like to take them because they can be fun or interesting.
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She signed up for a photography elective to explore her passion for pictures.
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There weren't enough students to offer the elective, so it got canceled.
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Which elective are you going to take this semester?
Kontext: „medical“
(adjective) a medical procedure that is not urgent and can be scheduled in advance. Think about a surgery that you can plan for, rather than one that needs to happen right away.
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The doctor scheduled my elective surgery for next month.
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I needed an urgent procedure, so my elective surgery was postponed.
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What is the difference between elective and emergency surgeries?
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