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IMPERATIVE Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word imperative. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For IMPERATIVE

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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

nonessential
adjectiveadj
noun

• anything that is not essential

adjective satellite

• not of prime or central importance

nonobligatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not required by rule or law

optional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• possible but not necessary; left to personal choice

permissive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not preventive

• granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline

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

functional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• designed for or capable of a particular function or use

• involving or affecting function rather than physiology

• relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure

adjective satellite

• fit or ready for use or service

• designed for or adapted to a function or use

• (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

beseeching
adjectiveadj
adjective

• begging

Alternatives for DISCRETIONARY

Alternatives for NONESSENTIAL

Alternatives for NONOBLIGATORY

Alternatives for OPTIONAL

Alternatives for PERMISSIVE

Alternatives for VOLUNTARY

Alternatives for FUNCTIONAL

Alternatives for BESEECHING

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