optional
ˈɒpʃənəl
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Definition of optional - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

choicenot required, can be chosen or left out
  • Wearing a tie is optional at this event.
  • Participation in the workshop is optional.
  • The extra credit assignment is optional.
elective voluntary
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Expressions with optional

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permitting nudity but not requiring people to be nude
This is a clothing optional beach.
extra feature or service that can be chosen but is not needed
Metallic paint is an optional extra on this car model.
extra part or function people may choose to include or leave out
Leather seats are an optional feature on this car model.
extra insurance protection that a customer can choose to add
Collision is an optional coverage on many car insurance policies.
hyphen used or not in writing
Use an optional hyphen to break words at the end of a line.
input value in a function that users may choose to leave out
The third argument is an optional parameter for advanced configuration.

Origin of optional

Latin, optio (choice) + alis (pertaining to)

Terms with optional included in their meaning

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normally supplied
as normally supplied, not optional
optional
open to choice and not mandatory
education
optional course chosen by a student
optional study
course chosen by a student from several options
phon.
food
Vietnamese noodle soup with optional beef or chicken
optional
not needed or necessary
optional boarding
school where students can choose to board or not
medical
optional hospital placement for medical students

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  1. French:facultatif, ...
  2. German:freiwillig, ...
  3. Italian:facoltativo, ...
  4. Spanish:opcional, ...
  5. Portuguese:opcional, ...
  6. Chinese:可选的, ...
  7. Japanese:任意の, ...
  8. Arabic:اِخْتِيَارِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְשׁוּת, ...
  10. Russian:необязательный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:необов'язковий, ...
  12. Hindi:वैकल्पिक, ...
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