Mandatory Definition & Meaning
mandatory
- adjective
- required by rule; "in most schools physical education is compulsory"; "attendance is mandatory"; "required reading"
- noun
- the recipient of a mandate
- a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
"Mandatory" in song lyrics
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"It's only mandatory"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — One Ticket Please -
"Understand that powerful planning is mandatory"
Benefit — Call of Revolt -
"the VSOP is mandatory"
Big Noyd — All Pro
Words that rhyme with mandatory
Usage tips for "mandatory"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does mandatory mean?
- required by rule; "in most schools physical education is compulsory"; "attendance is mandatory"; "required reading" the recipient of a mandate a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
- What part of speech is mandatory?
- Mandatory is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does mandatory have?
- Mandatory has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).