compulsory
pronunciation
How to pronounce compulsory in British English:
UK [kəmˈpʌlsəri]
How to pronounce compulsory in American English:
US [kəmˈpʌlsəri]
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- Adjective:
- required by rule
Word Origin
- compulsory (adj.)
- 1580s, from Medieval Latin compulsorius, from Latin compulsus, past participle of compellere "to drive together, force, compel" (see compel).
Example
- 1. But compulsory licences for chronic diseases are more controversial .
- 2. The use of kers is not compulsory .
- 3. Compulsory french classes expose students to everyday situations , official documents and radio and television .
- 4. In dutch hospitals , compulsory insurance covers even the most expensive treatments , lessening such fears .
- 5. There are two main arguments for compulsory quotas .