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mandatory
What does mandatory mean?
mandatory (adjective): obligatory; required or commanded by authority.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use mandatory in a sentence?
- Attendance at a school is usually mandatory for children. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce mandatory?
/ˈmændəˌtɔɹi/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does mandatory come from?
From Late Latin mandatorius (“of or belonging to a mandator”), from mandātor (“one who commands”), equivalent to mandate + -ory.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of mandatory?
Words related to mandatory
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “mandatory” mean?
obligatory; required or commanded by authority
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wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions
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the greatest or most complete or best possible
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not large or big; insignificant; few in number
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successful
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particular
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compulsory
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impossible
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