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nonnegotiable

/ˌnɑːn.nəˈɡoʊ.ʃə.bəl/
(UK: non-negotiable)
non · ne · go · tia · ble
Plural:nonnegotiables
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nonnegotiable Lexical Profile

nonnegotiable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not open to discussion, compromise, or modification.

Example

"Safety standards on the construction site are strictly nonnegotiable."

2

Incapable of being legally transferred from one person to another by endorsement or delivery, or incapable of being redeemed for cash (especially of a financial document or instrument).

Example

"The company issued a nonnegotiable check that could only be deposited into the specified account."

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• noun

1

A requirement, condition, or principle that is considered essential and not open to compromise.

Example

"When searching for a new job, a flexible work schedule was one of her main nonnegotiables."

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• Nearby Words

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nonnumerical

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonnegotiable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonnegotiable
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