What is another word for compulsory?

Pronunciation: [kəmpˈʌlsəɹˌi] (IPA)

Compulsory is a word that describes something that is mandatory or required. There are a number of synonyms for this word that can be used in different contexts. These include obligatory, necessary, essential, required, mandated, and enforced. Other synonyms that can be used include inevitable, unavoidable, and prescribed. Each of these terms can be used in a slightly different way to convey a specific meaning or tone. For example, mandatory may be used to emphasize the need for something, while prescribed may be used to describe something that has been recommended by a professional or authority. Ultimately, the choice of synonym will depend on the specific context in which the word is being used.

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What are the opposite words for compulsory?

Compulsory refers to something that is mandatory or required to be done. The antonyms of compulsory are voluntary, optional, and discretionary. Voluntary means something that is done by choice and not required. Optional refers to something that is offered as a choice or an alternative. Discretionary refers to something that is left to one's own choice or judgement. All these antonyms display a sense of freedom of choice and independence to the individual undertaking a task. The word compulsory is often used in educational institutions and legal procedures, whereas voluntary, optional, and discretionary are used in leisure activities and other unobligated situations.

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Usage examples for Compulsory

To create a mere compulsory consent in minds which had no sympathy with Him was never a sufficient motive.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
It will be remembered that education is compulsory throughout Sweden.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Many Liberals are disposed to favour the idea of establishing courts of conciliation with compulsory powers, and Bismarck himself once said, before the socialists showed themselves unpatriotic at the time of the French war, that he saw no reason why the State, which gave large sums for agricultural experiments, should not spend something in giving co-operative production a fair trial.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae

Famous quotes with Compulsory

  • Abolition of a woman's right to abortion, when and if she wants it, amounts to compulsory maternity: a form of rape by the State.
    Edward Abbey
  • I love Brazilians. Brazilians ought to be made compulsory at 15.
    Victoria Beckham
  • For example, UNICEF works with governments to change legislation such as in India where a law was passed raising the age of compulsory school completion to keep children in school and away from the workplace for longer.
    Carol Bellamy
  • People aren't as stupid as the politicians think. More and more of us are laughing off our 'civic duty' to vote, rejecting the role of compulsory constituent.
    Bob Black
  • A childish soul not inoculated with compulsory prayer is a soul open to any religious infection.
    Alexander Cockburn

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