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mandatory

adjective noun

required by rule

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
M
Ends with
Y
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. required by rule

    “in most schools physical education is compulsory”

noun

  1. 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

  1. the recipient of a mandate

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Example Sentences

in most schools physical education is compulsory
attendance is mandatory
required reading

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