English

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Etymology

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From non- +‎ elective.

Adjective

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nonelective (not comparable)

  1. Not elective.
    • 2008 October, Mark Jenkins, “Need surgery? Call a travel agent”, in Men's Health, volume 23, number 8, →ISSN, page 152:
      Rupak says that 45 percent of his clients undergo nonemergency, nonelective surgeries (such as knee, shoulder, back, and hip operations), while 30 percent have cosmetic procedures (tummy tucks, breast enlargements, and facelifts.)

Noun

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nonelective (plural nonelectives)

  1. An academic course or medical procedure etc. that is not elective.