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elective

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Số nhiều: electives

This term carries a strong sense of autonomy and preference. It is most frequently encountered in academic settings, where it contrasts with core or required curriculum. The feeling is one of liberation or specialization, allowing a person to tailor their experience to their specific interests. In a medical context, the word takes on a different weight. An elective surgery is not necessarily a luxury, but it is a procedure that is scheduled in advance because it is not an immediate emergency. Here, the nuance shifts from personal preference to clinical timing and stability.

A specific class or subject chosen from a list, such as an elective in art or music.

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Tính từ

[something]

Chosen by a person rather than being mandatory or compulsory.

"The students chose an elective course in photography."

Danh từ

[someone][something]

A course of study that a student can choose from a list of options.

"I am taking a history elective this semester."

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