compulsorily — In 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/
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.
Ignoring the rider's panicked screams, the huge attendant aggressively slammed the safety bar down, locking him into the seat compulsorily.
COM(completely) + PULS(push) + ORY(state) + LY(manner) — people act compulsorily because they are completely pushed with no choice.
Thinking the tie was just an accessory, he gave it a cursory glance, but the principal said it had to be worn compulsorily.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'compellere' meaning 'to drive together' or 'to force,' which comes from 'com-' (together) and 'pellere' (to drive or push).
Breakdown
com- (together/intensively) + pel- (to drive/push) + -sory (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by') + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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.”
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