English dictionary
mandatory
adjectivePronunciation
ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- required by rule
noun
- a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
noun
- the recipient of a mandate
Example sentences
in most schools physical education is compulsory
attendance is mandatory
required reading