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mandatoryrequired 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

mandatory concept
💡 Concept

Required dress code enforcement

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mandatory rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Laboratory entry is mandatory, oratory attendance is inspiring!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmændətɔːri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmændətəri/

🌳Etymology

Rootmandat
Suffix--ory

Origin

라틴어 'mandatum(명령)'에서 유래되었습니다. 고대 로마에서 황제가 내리는 명령을 뜻했던 단어가 현대에 와서 '의무적인 것'을 의미하게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

laboratoryatoryoratory
laboratory
atory
oratory

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Math class is mandatory, but napping during it is definitely optional.

😄 Fun example

The company made safety training mandatory after someone tried to microwave their lunch in the printer.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

compulsoryrequiredobligatorynecessaryessential

Antonyms

optionalvoluntaryelective

Related

mandatecommandregulationlawrequirement