nonelective

adjective

ˌnän-i-ˈlek-tiv How to pronounce nonelective (audio)
Definition of nonelectivenext
as in incumbent
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law language arts, math, and science are nonelective subjects taken by all students at the school

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Recent Examples of nonelective Sought after for elective and nonelective post-surgical recovery, Immortelle prides itself on a holistic approach to aftercare. — Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2023 Again, in the case of these nonelective matches, employees may be given the choice of whether to make the match on a pre-tax basis or on an after-tax Roth basis. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023 The first huge change for people who are still working is that employers will now be able to provide employees with the option to receive matching and nonelective contributions to a Roth account for their 401(k)/403(b)/457(b) plans. — James Lange, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023 Sometimes it can be caused by long-term contact-lens use; but more often than not, the condition is brought on by age—and can even obstruct vision in severe cases, turning an elective eye-lift procedure into a nonelective one in insurance parlance. — Jancee Dunn, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonelective
  1. incumbent
  2. mandatory
  3. compulsory
  4. required
  5. necessary
Adjective
  • With no general election opponent, Sabrina Tapp-Harper will soon take over for incumbent Sam Cogen after her primary victory.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Such a transaction would be in the hundreds of billions of dollars even before tacking on a deal premium, and the incumbent carriers are generally not seen as sellers.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of incumbent
Adjective
  • If convicted of the state charges, Boelter could face mandatory life in prison without the possibility of parole.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The order explicitly states the program cannot be used to establish a mandatory federal licensing, permitting or preclearance requirement for the development or release of new AI models.
    — Luke Fountain,Megan Cassella, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of mandatory
Adjective
  • During those years, a generation of young men left the country to avoid compulsory military service in Israel's proxy Lebanese militia, known as the South Lebanon Army.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 July 2026
  • The automaker had agreed a deal with unions in late 2024 to avoid factory closures in Germany and rule out compulsory redundancies until the end of 2030.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Definition of compulsory
Adjective
  • The product had been cooked more than four hours prior to the inspection and was outside the required cooling parameters.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 31, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • The required ingredients included plums, farro, a can of chickpeas, summer squash and a baguette.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of required
Adjective
  • If monoculture is partially abandoned in certain areas, financial compensation will be necessary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • And Cristobal will do what is necessary to make sure that standard is established before the season begins.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of necessary

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“Nonelective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonelective. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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