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optional
[ op-shuh-nl ]
adjective
- left to one's choice; not required or mandatory:
Formal dress is optional.
Synonyms: , ,
- leaving something to choice.
optional
/ ˈɒ±èʃə²ÔÉ™±ô /
adjective
- possible but not compulsory; left to personal choice
Derived Forms
- ˈ´Ç±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ´Ç±èt¾±´Ç²Ô·²¹±ôi·³Ù²â noun
- ´Ç±èt¾±´Ç²Ô·²¹±ô·±ô²â adverb
- ²Ô´Ç²Ô·´Ç±èt¾±´Ç²Ô·²¹±ô adjective
- non·´Ç±èt¾±´Ç²Ô·²¹±ô·±ô²â adverb
- ³Ü²Ô·´Ç±èt¾±´Ç²Ô·²¹±ô adjective
- un·´Ç±èt¾±´Ç²Ô·²¹±ô·±ô²â adverb
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Example Sentences
Where voting is optional, there's a tendency for special interest groups to become overly influential as those who are less engaged decide not to cast a ballot.
Whoever comes in - or Dorival if he manages to hang on - will have to deal with a simple observation - central midfield is not an optional extra.
Serve over rice with an optional sprinkling of freshly chopped parsley and French bread to soak up the extra juices.
Not everyone agreed the round should stay, with some commenting it could be "daunting" for some contestants, or reinforce a different kind of "beauty standard", with many stating the heat must remain optional.
Year 10 pupils at The Brunts Academy in Mansfield currently study nine areas, five compulsory and four optional.
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