non·elec·tive
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Definition of nonelective
: not elective: such as
a
: relating to, being, or involving an urgent medical procedure and especially surgery that is essential to the survival of the patient
a nonelective appendectomy acute nonelective surgery
b
: not permitting a choice : not optional
nonelective college courses
c
: of, relating to, or being a fixed amount of money that is contributed by an employer to an employee's retirement account regardless of whether or how much the employee also contributes
nonelective versus matching contributions
Synonyms & Antonyms for nonelective
Synonyms
- compulsory,
- forced,
- imperative,
- incumbent,
- involuntary,
- mandatory,
- necessary,
- obligatory,
- peremptory,
- required
Antonyms
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“Nonelective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonelective. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of nonelective was in 1853
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