nonelective

American  

[nahn-i-lek-tiv] / ˌnɑn ɪˈlɛk tɪv /

adjective

1. (of a medical procedure or treatment) necessary or required for the patient, rather than chosen by the patient.

2. not optional, such as a specific academic course or an employer's contribution to workers' retirement funds; mandatory.

3. (of a position, office, etc.) filled by appointment rather than election.

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noun

plural

nonelectives

1. a required course that a student must enroll in and complete before graduation; core class.

2. Rare. a U.S. Government employee who is not covered by election-related provisions.

Other Word Forms

• nonelectively adverb
• nonelectiveness noun

Example Sentences

Some nonelective surgeries may resume, and many state parks are open for hiking and fishing.

From Washington Times

Several medical professional organizations have been working on their own guidelines, focusing on a continuum of risk and benefit rather than an abrupt shift or a strict division between elective and nonelective surgeries.

From Washington Post

A Mount Sinai spokesman said that hospital has put restrictions on major nonelective surgeries, including cancer surgeries.

From Washington Post

Involuntary payments, such as nonelective pension plan contributions and nonelective contributions to certain state retirement plans, are not reported on the Fafsa.

From New York Times

The contributions may be elective or nonelective, and the contributions may or may not be included in the employee’s taxable income.

From New York Times