nonexempt
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /nɒnɪɡˈzɛmpt/
KK: /nɑnɪgˈzɛmpt/
adjective
Definition
Not free from a requirement or obligation; subject to rules or taxes that apply to everyone.
Example
Employees who are nonexempt must receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a week.
Conversation
I just found out my job is nonexempt from overtime pay.
Oh no, that sounds frustrating!
Yeah, I didn't realize it until I checked my contract.
That's a bummer; you should definitely talk to HR about it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
taxable
liable
obligated
Antonyms
exempt
free
immune
noun
Definition
A person or thing that is not free from a duty, obligation, or requirement.
Example
The nonexempt employees must adhere to the new overtime policy.
Conversation
I found out my friend is nonexempt from overtime pay.
Oh really? That’s interesting; how does that work?
It means he has to get paid extra for any hours over 40 a week.
Root Explanation
Nonexempt → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "exempt" (from Latin "eximere", meaning to take out or free from). The word "nonexempt" means not free from a requirement or obligation.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('non-') being added to 'free from' ('exempt') — that's why nonexempt means not free from a requirement.
Visually Confused Words
unexempt
exempt