nondeferrable

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /nɒnˈdɛfərəbəl/

KK: /nɑnˈdɛfərəbəl/

adjective

Definition

This word describes something that cannot be postponed or delayed.

Example

The meeting is nondeferrable and must be attended by all team members.

Conversation

I have a meeting scheduled this afternoon that is nondeferrable.

Oh, that sounds important! What’s it about?

We need to discuss the project timeline, and it can’t wait.

Got it! I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

urgent

immediate

pressing

Antonyms

optional

deferable

postponable

Root Explanation

Nondeferrable → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not), "deferre" (from Latin, meaning to carry away or postpone), and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "nondeferrable" means not capable of being postponed or delayed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being able to 'postpone' ('deferre') something — that's why nondeferrable means it cannot be delayed.

Visually Confused Words

deferrable

conferrable