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elective | ejective |

As an adjective elective

is .

As a noun ejective is

(phonetics) a nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.

elective

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, or pertaining to voting or elections
  • That involves a choice between options; optional or discretionary
  • My insurance wouldn't pay for the operation because it was elective surgery.
  • * Bancroft
  • The independent use of their elective franchise.
  • * Dryden
  • Kings of Rome were at first elective

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that is option or that may be elected, especially a course of tertiary study.
  • ejective

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (phonetics) A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.
  • See also

    * implosive