non-emergency

e·mer·gen·cy

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Definitions of non-emergency word

noun plural non-emergency a sudden, urgent, usually unexpected occurrence or occasion requiring immediate action. 1
noun plural non-emergency a state, especially of need for help or relief, created by some unexpected event: a weather emergency; a financial emergency. 1
adjective non-emergency granted, used, or for use in an emergency: an emergency leave; emergency lights. 1

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

1625-35; < Medieval Latin ēmergentia, equivalent to ēmerg- (see emerge) + -entia -ency. See emergent

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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