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Selectively vs Elective - What's the difference?

selectively | elective |

As an adverb selectively

is in a selective manner, only affecting or applying to some selected cases.

As an adjective elective is

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selectively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a selective manner, only affecting or applying to some selected cases.

    • 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

    Related terms

    * elect * election

    Noun

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