optional

Meanings

• adjective

  adjective: not essential or required; able to be omitted

• verb

  verb: make (something) optional or available; allow (someone) to opt out

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Antonyms

compulsory , mandatory , obligatory

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Synonyms

facultative

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with optional
hymns , chymes , crimes

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Homonyms

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1. optical (en) : relating to or dealing with sight or vision
   

2. optician (en) : a professional who sells and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses and, in some jurisdictions, performs eye examinations
   

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Homophones

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1. hopinals
   

2. hobonals
   

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Variants

List of all variants of optional that leads to same result
optional , optionalities , optionality , optionally

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Forms

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optionality, optionalness

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'opportunus' meaning 'suitable, fitting, coming in due time'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'optional' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. The term 'optionality' is often used in finance to describe the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a future date.

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Related Concepts

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1. discretionary: Refers to decisions or actions that are left up to the judgment or discretion of an individual, rather than being mandated or required.

2. flexibility: The ability to adapt or modify in response to changing circumstances.

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Culture

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In literature, 'optional' is often used to describe characters or situations that are not essential to the main storyline but add depth and complexity. It can also refer to the freedom or flexibility that artists have in their creative expression.

How to Memorize "optional"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person having the option to choose between two things, one essential and one optional. Visualize the person weighing the pros and cons of each choice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'optional' with the concept of freedom or choice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Optional is Opportunity' to help remember the definition.

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