obligatorily — In a manner that is required by law, rule, or custom; compulsorily or as a mandatory requirement. Done because it must be done rather than by choice.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a manner that is required by law, rule, or custom; compulsorily or as a mandatory requirement. Done because it must be done rather than by choice.
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈblɪɡəˌtɔrəli/
Korean meaning: 의무적으로, 강제적으로
Korean pronunciation: 어-블리-가-토-릴리 (강세: 블리)
Example Sentences
- All employees must obligatorily wear safety helmets in the construction zone.
- He obligatorily smiled at his boss's terrible jokes during the meeting.
- Students must obligatorily submit their assignments by Friday.
obligatorily
ADVERB//əˈblɪɡəˌtɔrəli//
In a manner that is required by law, rule, or custom; compulsorily or as a mandatory requirement. Done because it must be done rather than by choice.
In a manner that is required by law, rule, or custom; compulsorily or as a mandatory requirement. Done because it must be done rather than by choice.
Speaking obligatorily, suffering auditorily!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'obligare' meaning 'to bind' or 'to make liable,' which combines 'ob' (toward) and 'ligare' (to tie/bind). The adverb form developed by adding the English suffix '-ly.'
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“All employees must obligatorily wear safety helmets in the construction zone.”
“He obligatorily smiled at his boss's terrible jokes during the meeting.”
“Students must obligatorily submit their assignments by Friday.”
“The cat obligatorily knocked over the water glass, as cats do.”
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