mandatorily — In a way that is required by law, rule, or command; compulsorily or as an obligation that must be fulfilled.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that is required by law, rule, or command; compulsorily or as an obligation that must be fulfilled.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæn.də.tɔːr.ə.li/
Example Sentences
- Pizza must be mandatorily served at every office meeting, according to the new company policy.
- All employees are mandatorily required to wear safety equipment in the construction zone.
- Students must mandatorily submit their homework through the online portal.
mandatorily
ADVERB[/ˈmæn.də.tɔːr.ə.li/]
In a way that is required by law, rule, or command; compulsorily or as an obligation that must be fulfilled.
Workers were mandatorily required to wear safety goggles at the construction site.
MAN(hand) + DATE(deadline) — employees mandatorily receive a stamped deadline on their hands.
The victorious candidate mandatorily enforced helmet use for everyone.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'mandatum' meaning 'command' or 'order', which comes from 'mandare' (to command, entrust). The adverb form adds '-ly' to 'mandatory', reflecting the absolute nature of Roman imperial commands.
Breakdown
mandat- (command, from Latin mandare) + -ory (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of') + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“Pizza must be mandatorily served at every office meeting, according to the new company policy.”
“All employees are mandatorily required to wear safety equipment in the construction zone.”
“Students must mandatorily submit their homework through the online portal.”
“Cats are mandatorily required to judge all human activities with disapproving looks.”
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