# election vs elective

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### election
*noun · IPA /ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ · frequency rank #870*
A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.

### elective
*adjective · IPA /ɪˈlɛktɪv/ · frequency rank #19,071*
Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.

## Source
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