Main Entry:

¹elect

Pronunciation:

\i-ˈlekt\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Latin electus, past participle of eligere to select, from e- + legere to choose — more at legend

Date:

15th century

1: carefully selected : chosen2: chosen for salvation through divine mercy3 a: chosen for office or position but not yet installed <the president-elect> b: chosen for marriage at some future time <the bride-elect>