mandatory — required by law or rules; compulsory
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: required by law or rules; compulsory
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmændətɔːri/
Korean meaning: 법률이나 규칙에 의해 요구되는, 의무적인
Korean pronunciation: 맨-더-토-리 (강세: 맨)
Example Sentences
- Math class is mandatory, but napping during it is definitely optional.
- The company made safety training mandatory after someone tried to microwave their lunch in the printer.
- Mandatory school uniforms ensure everyone looks equally awkward during their teenage years.
mandatory
ADJECTIVE//ˈmændətɔːri//
required by law or rules; compulsory

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Origin
라틴어 'mandatum(명령)'에서 유래되었습니다. 고대 로마에서 황제가 내리는 명령을 뜻했던 단어가 현대에 와서 '의무적인 것'을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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“Math class is mandatory, but napping during it is definitely optional.”
“The company made safety training mandatory after someone tried to microwave their lunch in the printer.”
“Mandatory school uniforms ensure everyone looks equally awkward during their teenage years.”
“Military service is mandatory for all male citizens in South Korea.”
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