• (adv.) In an elective manner; by choice.
E·lect'ive·ly adverb In an elective manner; by choice. 
electively 1. Relating to a selection by vote. 2. A reference to an elective office that is filled or obtained by election. 3. Characterized by having the power or authority to elect. Related 'word, words' units: etym-; lexico-; locu-; logo-; onomato-; -onym; verbo-.