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electively

/ɪˈlɛktɪvli/
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Adjective:elective
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• adverb

1

By choice or option; on a voluntary rather than mandatory or emergency basis (especially regarding medical procedures or academic courses).

Example

"The patient decided to have the knee surgery performed electively before the condition worsened."

2

By means of election or voting.

Example

"All members of the municipal council are chosen electively by local residents."

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• Rhymes for electively

• Nearby Words

electioneer
electioneering
elective
electively
elector
electoral
electorally

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Electively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/electively
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