OPTIONAL Synonyms
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 | ||||||||
