non-elective

e·lec·tive

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Definitions of non-elective word

adjective non-elective pertaining to the principle of electing to an office, position, etc. 1
adjective non-elective chosen by election, as an official. 1
adjective non-elective bestowed by or derived from election, as an office. 1
adjective non-elective having the power or right of electing to office, as a body of persons. 1
adjective non-elective open to choice; optional; not required: an elective subject in college; elective surgery. 1
adjective non-elective Chemistry. selecting for combination or action; tending to combine with certain substances in preference to others: elective attraction. 1

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; < Medieval Latin ēlēctīvus, equivalent to Latin ēlēct(us) (see elect) + -īvus -ive

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.