non-elective
|non-e-lec-tive|
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/ˌnɑːn ɪˈlɛktɪv/
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/ˌnɒn ɪˈlɛktɪv/
mandatory, not optional
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-elective' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'elective' from Latin 'electivus', meaning 'chosen'.
Historical Evolution
'electivus' transformed into the English word 'elective', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-elective'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'elective' meant 'chosen or selected', but with 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not subject to choice'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not subject to choice or election; mandatory or required.
The surgery was non-elective and had to be performed immediately.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 09:21