ಅರ್ಥ : Of or relating to the mental faculties.
ಅರ್ಥ : Able to exist under more than one set of conditions.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
A facultative parasite can exist as a parasite or a saprophyte.
Restricted to a particular condition of life.
An obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen.ಅರ್ಥ : Granting a privilege or permission or power to do or not do something.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
A facultative enactment.
ಅರ್ಥ : Not compulsory.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
Elective surgery.
An elective course of study.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : elective