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ELECTIVELY

\ɪlˈɛktɪvli], \ɪlˈɛktɪvli], \ɪ_l_ˈɛ_k_t_ɪ_v_l_i]\

Definitions of ELECTIVELY

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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In an elective manner; by choice.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

In an elective manner; by choice.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

adv. By choice or preference.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

By choice, with preference of one to another.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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