Nonemergency
adj, noun
adj, noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Something that is not an emergency
"That's the number for nonemergencies."
Adjective
- 1 Not an emergency. not-comparable
"a nonemergency situation"
- 2 Not involved in emergency services, such as fire or rescue. not-comparable
"nonemergency personnel"
Synonyms
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More examples"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.)"
Etymology
From non- + emergency.