electively

The word “electively” has 4 syllables: e-lec-tive-ly

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɛktɪvli/

What is synonym and antonym for electively?

In the thesaurus, “electively” has 17 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for electively along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for electively

alternately
alternatively
desirably
either
fain
first
gladly
instead
obligingly
optionally
preferably
rather
readily
soon
voluntarily
willingly
wishfully

Antonyms for electively

forcibly
involuntarily
reluctantly
unwillingly
willy-nilly

Example Sentences

The course can be taken electively by students from any department.
She chose to undergo the surgery electively rather than waiting for complications.
The program allows participants to join electively, depending on their interests.
Many students pursue foreign language classes electively to broaden their skills.
The conference offered several workshops that could be attended electively.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to electively, such as: alternately, alternatively, desirably, either, fain, first, forcibly.

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