obligatory — required by law, rule, or custom; compulsory
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: required by law, rule, or custom; compulsory
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈblɪɡəˌtɔri/
Korean meaning: 의무적인, 필수의, 강제적인
Korean pronunciation: 어-블리-거-토리 (강세: 블리)
Example Sentences
- Wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle is obligatory in most countries.
- The obligatory family photo at every wedding always takes forever.
- Math and English are obligatory subjects in high school.
obligatory
ADJECTIVE//əˈblɪɡəˌtɔri//
required by law, rule, or custom; compulsory
Required uniform, no choice allowed
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Origin
From Latin 'obligatorius,' derived from 'obligare' meaning 'to bind' or 'to constrain.' The word combines the prefix 'ob-' (toward) with 'ligare' (to bind).
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“Wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle is obligatory in most countries.”
“The obligatory family photo at every wedding always takes forever.”
“Math and English are obligatory subjects in high school.”
“He made the obligatory joke about the weather to break the ice.”
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