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Compulsory

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/kəmˈpʌl.sər.i/

Definitions

  • Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
  • Involving or exercising compulsion.

Usage Examples

  • Attendance at the meeting is compulsory for all employees.
  • Education is compulsory for children up to a certain age in many countries.

Etymology

From Latin "compulsorius," derived from "compellere" meaning "to drive together, force."

Synonyms

  • Mandatory
  • Obligatory
  • Required
  • Enforced

Antonyms

  • Voluntary
  • Optional
  • Elective

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
FrenchObligatoire/ɔ.bli.ɡa.twaʁ/
SpanishObligatorio/oβliɣaˈtoɾjo/
GermanObligatorisch/ɔbliɡaˈtoːʁɪʃ/
Chinese (Mandarin)强制性的/qiáng zhì xìng de/
Hindiअनिवार्य/anivārya/
RussianОбязательный/ɐbʲɪzɐˈtʲelʲnɨj/
Japanese義務的な/gimuteki na/
Arabicإلزامي/ilzāmiyy/
PortugueseObrigatório/obɾiɡaˈtɔɾju/
Korean의무적인/uimujeog-in/
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Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /kəmˈpʌl.sər.i/
  • American English: /kəmˈpʌl.sɚ.i/

Historical Usage

The word has been in use since the 16th century, primarily in legal and educational contexts.

Cultural Nuances

The term "compulsory" is often used in education, military service, and legal regulations, varying by country.

More Information

Compulsory actions are enforced by laws, rules, or social expectations. Examples include compulsory education, compulsory voting (in some countries), and compulsory insurance.

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