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optional

[op-shuh-nl] Origin

op·tion·al

[op-shuh-nl]
adjective
1.
left to one's choice; not required or mandatory: Formal dress is optional.
2.
leaving something to choice.

Origin:
1755–65; option + -al1

op·tion·al·i·ty, noun
op·tion·al·ly, adverb
non·op·tion·al, adjective
non·op·tion·al·ly, adverb
un·op·tion·al, adjective
EXPAND
un·op·tion·al·ly, adverb
COLLAPSE


1. discretional, elective, voluntary.

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optional (ˈɒpʃənəl)
 
adj
possible but not compulsory; left to personal choice
 
'optionally
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

optional
in reference to things which may be done or not done, 1792, from option.
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