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OPTIONAL Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word optional. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word optional. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OPTIONAL

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alternative
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

adjective satellite

• serving or used in place of another

• necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities

• pertaining to unconventional choices

discretionary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment

• (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed

elective
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• subject to popular election

noun

• a course that the student can select from among alternatives

adjective satellite

• optional

volitional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• with deliberate intention

voluntary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

• controlled by individual volition

noun

• (military) a person who freely enlists for service

• composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance

facultative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the mental faculties

• able to exist under more than one set of conditions

adjective satellite

• granting a privilege or permission or power to do or not do something

• optional

Best Hypernyms For OPTIONAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for optional, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
choice discretionary elective

Alternatives for ALTERNATIVE

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