Definition of optional Optional

/ɑˈpʃʌnʌl/ - [apshunul] - op•tion•al

We found 5 definitions of optional from 4 different sources.

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What does optional mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

optional - possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
  obligatory morally or legally constraining or binding; "attendance is obligatory"; "an obligatory contribution"
  elective subject to popular election; "elective official"
  ex gratia as a favor; not compelled by legal right; "ex gratia payments made to nonstriking workers"
  facultative not compulsory; "facultative courses in the sciences"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • optional (a.)
    Involving an option; depending on the exercise of an option; left to one's discretion or choice; not compulsory; as, optional studies; it is optional with you to go or stay.
  • optional (n.)
    See Elective, n.

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  • optional
    Left to personal choice.

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