Elective and Voluntary

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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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Voluntary is a synonym for elective in able to be chosen topic. In some cases you can use "Voluntary" instead an adjective "Elective".

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

Voluntary adjective - Done, made, or given with one's own free will.

Usage example: a voluntary contribution to the school's fund-raising drive

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Elective is a synonym for voluntary in optional topic. You can use "Elective" instead an adjective "Voluntary".

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