mandatory Meaning & Definition
What Does Mandatory Mean?
Mandatory is used as an adjective meaning obligatory; required or commanded by authority. It is also used to mean Of, being or relating to a mandate. As a noun, it means A sign or line that require the path of the disc to be above, below or to one side of it.
Mandatory in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | obligatory, compulsory and required |
| Plural | mandatories |
| Comparative / superlative | more mandatory, most mandatory |
Mandatory Definition (Adjective)
- obligatory; required or commanded by authority.
Attendance at a school is usually mandatory for children.
- Of, being or relating to a mandate.
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Mandatory as a Noun
- A sign or line that require the path of the disc to be above, below or to one side of it.
- A person, organisation or state who receives a mandate; a mandatary.
Synonyms of Mandatory
Mandatory synonyms and antonyms →Mandatory in a Sentence
Attendance at a school is usually mandatory for children.
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Word Forms & Grammar
mandatory (comparative more mandatory, superlative most mandatory)
mandatory (plural mandatories)
Words That Rhyme With Mandatory
Origin of Mandatory
From Late Latin mandatorius (“of or belonging to a mandator”), from mandātor (“one who commands”), equivalent to mandate + -ory; see mandate.
How to Pronounce Mandatory
The standard pronunciation of mandatory is /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mæn).
Questions People Ask About Mandatory
Is mandatory an adjective or a noun?
Mandatory is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for mandatory?
You can replace mandatory with words such as obligatory, compulsory and required. See the full list of mandatory synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of mandatory?
The plural of mandatory is mandatories.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of mandatory?
The comparative form is more mandatory and the superlative form is most mandatory.