51³Ō¹Ļ

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optional

[op-shuh-nl]

adjective

  1. left to one's choice; not required or mandatory.

    Formal dress is optional.

    Synonyms: , ,
  2. leaving something to choice.



optional

/ ĖˆÉ’±čŹƒÉ™²Ōə±ō /

adjective

  1. possible but not compulsory; left to personal choice

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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • optionality noun
  • optionally adverb
  • nonoptional adjective
  • nonoptionally adverb
  • unoptional adjective
  • unoptionally adverb
  • ˈ“Ē±č³Ł¾±“DzԲ¹±ō±ō²ā adverb
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of optional1

First recorded in 1755–65; option + -al 1
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The remaining 21 days, which can be split into two chunks, are optional and can be taken anytime within the next six months.

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According to the lawsuit, staying in the home was ā€œoptional,ā€ but Madder said she felt pressured to live there by the JYP staff.

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Lu, who is working for an investment bank in Orange County, is on a visa under ā€œoptional practical training,ā€ a work authorization commonly given to international student graduates to gain professional experience.

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There are three or four seatings each night for a blind tasting menu of 14 to 16 courses, with optional beverage pairings.

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The top 220 purchasers of the meme coin, viewable on a leaderboard, received invitations to the "black-tie optional" event.

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