Meaning
Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English elect Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English elective From elect + -ive.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
appointivehereditarycompulsorymandatoryobligatoryrequiredinvoluntaryemergentunscheduled
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: