elective
Произношение: [ɪˈlɛk.tɪv]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
In high school, I took an elective art class that I really enjoyed.
Пример
I didn't like my mandatory classes, but I had no elective options this semester.
Пример
Are you considering any elective courses for next year?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
She signed up for a photography elective to explore her passion for pictures.
Пример
There weren't enough students to offer the elective, so it got canceled.
Пример
Which elective are you going to take this semester?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The doctor scheduled my elective surgery for next month.
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I needed an urgent procedure, so my elective surgery was postponed.
Пример
What is the difference between elective and emergency surgeries?
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