optional

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    possible but not necessary; left to personal choice

Word Origin

optional (adj.)
1765, from option + -al (1).

Synonym

Antonym

adj.

compulsory

Example

1. In ejb 3.1 even the local interfaces will be optional .
2. This action takes an optional parameter $ name .
3. Happily , copying royal fashion or lifestyle choices is optional these days .
4. Rough wooden cases to house the boards were an optional extra .
5. The courses will be optional at first , but could become mandatory .

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