Nonexclusive
(adjective)
- Not limited to a certain group or individual.
- Not shared or open to all.
Origin:
The word non-exclusive is formed by combining the prefix "non-" meaning not or without, and the word "exclusive" which refers to something that is not shared or open to all. it refers to something that is not limited to a certain group or individual.
Examples:
- The membership was nonexclusive and open to anyone who wanted to join.
- The contract was nonexclusive, which allowed the company to work with other suppliers.
- The agreement was a nonexclusive partnership which allowed both parties to work with other partners.
- The deal was a nonexclusive one, and the company was free to work with other parties.
- The license was a nonexclusive one, which allowed others to use the technology as well.