⚙️Optional

adjective
/ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Meaning

not compulsory; left to choice
Not required; left to personal choice.

Example Sentences

Wearing a tie is optional for this event.

The dress code for the party is optional.

Synonyms

voluntary, elective, discretionary, noncompulsory
Entry 1
voluntary, elective, discretionary
Entry 2
voluntary, elective, discretionary, noncompulsory

Antonyms

mandatory, compulsory, required
Entry 1
mandatory, compulsory, required
Entry 2
mandatory, compulsory, required

Collocations

optional subject, optional feature, optional extra, optional course
Entry 1
optional subject, optional feature, optional extra
Entry 2
optional course, optional subject, optional feature

More Example Sentences

Digital literacy is no longer optional; it is a fundamental skill.

Related Vocabularies

Having many different forms or appearances.
safe to drink; drinkable
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extremely or unusually small
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.

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