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obligatory

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈblɪɡəˌtɔri/ · UK /əˈblɪɡətri/

obligatory means: Something you must do because a rule, law, or duty requires it.

adjective

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Something you must do because a rule, law, or duty requires it.

  • Attendance is obligatory.
  • Wearing a helmet is obligatory on this site.
  • They completed the obligatory safety course before starting work.

Similar words: compulsory, mandatory, required

Opposites: optional, voluntary

Common phrases: obligatory training, obligatory attendance, be obligatory

Questions about obligatory

What does obligatory mean?

Something you must do because a rule, law, or duty requires it.

What is obligatory in other languages?

Türkçe: zorunlu · Español: obligatorio · Français: obligatoire · Deutsch: obligatorisch · Italiano: obbligatorio · 日本語: 義務的な

How do you pronounce obligatory?

In American English /əˈblɪɡəˌtɔri/; in British English /əˈblɪɡətri/.

How do you use obligatory in a sentence?

Attendance is obligatory. Wearing a helmet is obligatory on this site.

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