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DEONTIC Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word deontic. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word deontic. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DEONTIC

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binding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the capacity to attract and hold something

• strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration

• the act of applying a bandage

• one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

adjective satellite

• executed with proper legal authority

compulsory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• required by rule

essential
adjectiveadj
adjective

• basic and fundamental

• being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc

• defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established

noun

• anything indispensable

adjective satellite

• absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

• of the greatest importance

imperative
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• requiring attention or action

• relating to verbs in the imperative mood

noun

• a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

• some duty that is essential and urgent

• a verb in the imperative mood.

mandatory
adjectiveadj
noun

• the recipient of a mandate

• 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

adjective satellite

• required by rule

necessary
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• absolutely essential

noun

• anything indispensable

adjective satellite

• unavoidably determined by prior circumstances

obligatory
adjectiveadj
adjective

• morally or legally constraining or binding

adjective satellite

• required by obligation or compulsion or convention

required
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• necessary for relief or supply

• required by rule

requisite
adjectiveadj
noun

• anything indispensable

adjective satellite

• necessary for relief or supply

Best Hypernyms For DEONTIC

Here is a list of related hypernyms for deontic, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
command dictate directive edict imperative instruction mandate obligation order ordinance requirement rule

Alternatives for BINDING

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