Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-elect

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.03 in modern English

Syllables: -elect
IPA

7

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used after a title to indicate that the person has been elected to hold the title, but has not yet officially taken it.

Example Sentences

"Senator-elect Li will be sworn in next month."
"The full outcome of the November election will only be known after January 5, when Georgia voters choose the two senators who will determine which party controls the US Senate – and thus President-elect Joe Biden’s ability to pass laws. […] It’s unclear how many will heed the call, but it’s worth remembering that Georgia just elected to Congress a QAnon devotee, Rep.-elect Marjorie Taylor Greene."

Etymology

From elect.

Questions

What does -elect mean?: Used after a title to indicate that the person has been elected to hold the title, but has not yet officially taken it.
Where does -elect come from?: From elect.

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