Nonelective

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not elective. not-comparable

    "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.)"

Adjective
  1. 1
    filled by appointment rather than by election wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    An academic course or medical procedure etc. that is not elective.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From non- + elective.

Etymology 2

From non- + elective.

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