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compulsorilyIn a manner that is required by law or rule; done by force or obligation rather than by choice.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a manner that is required by law or rule; done by force or obligation rather than by choice.

Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpʌlsərəli/

Korean meaning: 강제적으로, 의무적으로

Korean pronunciation: 컴-펄서릴리 (강세: 펄)

Example Sentences

  • The superhero was compulsorily summoned whenever the city alarm rang, even during his lunch break.
  • Workers are compulsorily required to wear safety helmets in the construction zone.
  • My cat compulsorily ignores me when I call her name, as if it's her job.

compulsorily

ADVERB

//kəmˈpʌlsərəli//

In a manner that is required by law or rule; done by force or obligation rather than by choice.

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💡 Concept

In a manner that is required by law or rule; done by force or obligation rather than by choice.

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compulsorily rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

They march compulsorily while others stroll voluntarily, pausing momentarily!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəmˈpʌlsərəli/

🌳Etymology

Rootcompel
Suffix--orily

Origin

From Latin 'compellere' meaning 'to drive together' or 'to force,' which comes from 'com-' (together) and 'pellere' (to drive or push).

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🎵Rhyme

orallymorallyflorally

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The superhero was compulsorily summoned whenever the city alarm rang, even during his lunch break.

Workers are compulsorily required to wear safety helmets in the construction zone.

😄 Fun example

My cat compulsorily ignores me when I call her name, as if it's her job.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

mandatorilyobligatorilyforciblynecessarilyinvoluntarily

Antonyms

voluntarilyoptionally