Definition of optional
: involving an option : not compulsory
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Examples of optional in a Sentence
Jackets are required at the restaurant, but ties are optional.
Many optional features are available on this car.
Registration is optional, not mandatory.
Recent Examples of optional from the Web
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The university’s economics department, renowned for its empirical research, could test that hypothesis using a large sample of universities and colleges for which tests have been optional.
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OTAs are optional, of course, but obviously the Jags would prefer to have three of their best players at offseason workouts.
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Liberland has a constitution (taxes are optional), an ersatz embassy and an online citizenship application form.
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Gesture Nav changes Google is building a (so far optional, disabled-by-default) gesture navigation system into Android P. Gesture nav was widely panned in the earlier betas.
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Barnett, an executive sous chef at Hedonism II clothing-optional resort in Negril, said all have been familiarizing themselves with each other's cooking style and flavor palate.
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Long white gloves are optional, and décolletage or strapless acceptable.
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Bikinis are optional for participants in Over-the-Line’s Miss Emerson Contest.
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This feature is optional on all X3s, but Audi offers it on the priciest Q5 trim level only.
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First Known Use of optional
1765
optional Synonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
compulsory, mandatory, nonelective, nonvoluntary, obligatory, required;
Near Antonyms
OPTIONAL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of optional for English Language Learners
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: available as a choice but not required
OPTIONAL Defined for Kids
Definition of optional for Students
: left to choice : not required
Costumes are optional at the party.
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