optional — available to be chosen but not obligatory; not required or mandatory
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: available to be chosen but not obligatory; not required or mandatory
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːpʃənl/
Korean meaning: 선택적인, 임의의, 필수가 아닌
Korean pronunciation: **옵**셔널
Example Sentences
- The professor's office hours are optional, but highly recommended if you're struggling with calculus.
- My mom said cleaning my room was 'optional,' but her tone suggested it was actually mandatory.
- The car comes with air conditioning as standard, but heated seats are optional.
optional
ADJECTIVE//ˈɑːpʃənl//
available to be chosen but not obligatory; not required or mandatory
available to be chosen but not obligatory; not required or mandatory
Traditional ways are conditional, but choice is optional!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'optio(선택)'에서 유래된 단어로, 고대 로마에서 군대의 '옵티오(optio)'라는 직책이 있었는데, 이들은 백부장이 '선택한' 부관이었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor's office hours are optional, but highly recommended if you're struggling with calculus.”
“My mom said cleaning my room was 'optional,' but her tone suggested it was actually mandatory.”
“The car comes with air conditioning as standard, but heated seats are optional.”
“Wearing pants to the office is technically optional on casual Friday, but I still recommend it.”
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