mandatory
adjectiveHow many syllables in mandatory?
There are 4 syllables in the word mandatory.How to pronounce mandatory:
Definition of mandatory:
- mandatory (adjective):
- obligatory
- required by rule.
- required by a law or rule obligatory
Synonyms for mandatory:
binding
compulsory
imperative
incumbent
necessary
needed
obligatory
required
requisite
urgent
Antonyms for mandatory:
alterable
arbitrary
at your discretion
autonomous
breakable
calculated
conscious
discretional
discretionary
elected
elective
facultative
free
free-willed
freewill
gratuitous
inessential
knowing
no strings attached
non-compulsory
non-mandatory
non-obligatory
non-requisite
nonbinding
noncompulsory
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