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adjective \ˈäp-shnəl, -shə-nəl\Definition of OPTIONAL
: involving an option : not compulsory
— op·tion·al·i·ty \ˌäp-shə-ˈna-lə-tē\ noun
— op·tion·al·ly adverb
See Examples of OPTIONAL
- Jackets are required at the restaurant, but ties are optional.
- Many optional features are available on this car.
- Registration is optional, not mandatory.
First Known Use of OPTIONAL
1765
Related to OPTIONAL
- Synonyms
- discretionary, elective, voluntary
- Antonyms
- compulsory, mandatory, nonelective, nonvoluntary, obligatory, required
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