election

/ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/noun

Middle School

A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.

The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.

An option that is selected.

Any conscious choice.

In Calvinism, God's predestination of saints including all of the elect.

Those who are elected.

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Synonyms

chosenness

Related Words

selectness

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

section flexion ejection erection affection direction infection rejection selection collection

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

ear eat eba eby eck eco eda ede edi edo

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

kash kosh shaq crush shake shaker caution fiction pinkish crawfish

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