OPTIONAL


Meaning of OPTIONAL in English

adj. Function: adjective

not compulsory FF1C; attendance at the meeting is optional FF1E;

Synonyms: discretionary, elective, facultative, nonobligatory

Related Words: free, voluntary; alternative

Contrasted Words: demanded, imperative; enforced, involuntary; essential, necessary

Antonyms: compulsory, mandatory, obligatory, required

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.