Nonemergency

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something that is not an emergency

    "That's the number for nonemergencies."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not an emergency. not-comparable

    "a nonemergency situation"

  2. 2
    Not involved in emergency services, such as fire or rescue. not-comparable

    "nonemergency personnel"

Example

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.

Related phrases

emergency services

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