facultative
adjective
British -tə-tiv\
Definition of facultative
1a : of or relating to the grant of permission, authority, or privilege facultative legislation
b : optional
2 : of or relating to a mental faculty
3a : taking place under some conditions but not under others facultative diapause
b : exhibiting an indicated lifestyle under some environmental conditions but not under others facultative anaerobes
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facultative
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Medical Definition of facultative
1 : taking place under some conditions but not under others facultative parasitism
2 : exhibiting an indicated lifestyle under some environmental conditions but not under others facultative anaerobes
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