Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
Advanced Dictionary        

ob·lig·a·to·ry

obligatory

 
 
pronunciation:
blI g tor i [or] a blih g tor i
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: binding in a moral or legal sense.
Basic care of one's child is considered obligatory by the law.
synonyms:
binding, compulsory, mandatory
similar words:
necessary, required
definition 2: required; compulsory.
Military service is obligatory in quite a number of countries.Physical education class is recommended but not obligatory for fourth year students.
synonyms:
compulsory, mandatory, required
antonyms:
optional, voluntary
similar words:
essential, involuntary, necessary, requisite
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
Word PartsSubscriber feature About this feature