elective vs optional
optional vs electiveelective is a noun but optional is not a noun.
elective and optional both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| elective | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| optional | No | Yes | No | No |
| elective (noun) | optional (noun) |
|---|---|
| a course that the student can select from among alternatives |
| elective (adjective) | optional (adjective) |
|---|---|
| subject to popular election | possible but not necessary; left to personal choice |
| optional |
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