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nonobligatory

/nˌɑnəblˈɪɡətˌɔɹi/ adj

Not obligatory.

Word Origin Obligatory comes from Latin 'obligare' meaning 'to bind' — literally 'to tie up.' An obligation binds you. Nonobligatory means not binding, optional. The root 'ligare' (to bind) gives us ligament (a band that binds bones), religion (a binding back to the divine), and rely (to bind yourself to something, trust). The non- prefix frees you from the tie.

adj Not obligatory.

Attendance at the workshop is nonobligatory but highly recommended.

(形容词) 非强制性的

参加研讨会是非强制性的，但强烈推荐。

(adjetivo) No obligatorio.

La asistencia al taller no es obligatoria, pero se recomienda ampliamente.

(adjectif) facultatif; optionnel; non obligatoire [Qui n'est pas obligatoire.]

La présence à l'atelier n'est pas obligatoire mais fortement recommandée.

(Adjektiv) freiwillig; nicht verpflichtend; fakultativ [**nonobligatory** *Adjektiv* – nicht verpflichtend; ohne Verpflichtung zur Teilnahme oder Erfüllung; freiwillig.]

Die Teilnahme am Workshop ist **nonobligatory**, wird aber dringend empfohlen.

(形容詞) 義務的でない；任意である

ワークショップへの参加は任意だが、強く推奨されている。

(adjetivo) facultativo; opcional; não obrigatório [Não obrigatório.]

A participação no workshop não é obrigatória, mas é altamente recomendada.

Synonyms: optional voluntary discretionary elective nonmandatory not required free permissive Antonyms: obligatory mandatory compulsory required
Word parts: non + obligat + ory

Related words

oblige obligate obligation religion religious ligament ligature rely reliable

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