Elective and Mandatory

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Elective adjective - Subject to one's freedom of choice.

Usage example: a plastic surgeon who mainly does face-lifting and other kinds of elective surgery

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Mandatory is an antonym for elective.

Nearby Words: elect, election, elected, electing, elector

Mandatory adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.

Usage example: the tests are mandatory for all students wishing to graduate

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Elective is an antonym for mandatory in optional topic.

Nearby Words: mandate, mandated, mandatary, mandating

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