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View usage for: (ɒpʃənəl) adjectiveIf something is optional, you can choose whether or not you do it or have it. A holiday isn't an optional extra. In this stressful, frantic world it's a must. Sex education is a sensitive area for some parents, and thus it should remain optional. Synonyms: voluntary, open, discretionary, possible More Synonyms of optional optional in British English (ˈɒpʃənəl) adjectivepossible but not compulsory; left to personal choice Derived forms optionally (ˈoptionally) adverb optional in American English (ˈɑpʃənəl) adjective left to one's option, or choice; not compulsory; elective Derived forms optionally (ˈoptionally) adverb (ɒpʃənəl) adjective( Hospitality (hotel): Restaurant, paying the check) If something is optional, you can choose whether or not you do it or have it. COLLOCATIONS: ~ extra An optional service charge was added to the check. If you did not think the service was good, do not pay the optional service charge. Does the optional service charge on a restaurant bill go to the waitstaff? Examples of 'optional' in a sentenceoptional An optional charge for passes may apply.You will be charged directly by your holiday park but remember, these passes are optional.Remember, entertainment and clubroom passes are optional.She slammed an international company'that treats tax laws as an optional extra '.This recipe has optional extras for when you feel like something more substantial.This one had the optional extra yellow stitching that made it look snazzy.The original is served with a mustard and shallot sauce as an optional extra.The hotel had a lot of optional extras.But the most impressive changes are the technological ones and they are all optional extras.You will be charged directly by your park but remember passes are optional.An optional charge for passes may apply.Qualifying round has compulsory routine and optional routine.In some countries wearing seat belts is not compulsory and insurance optional.And don't forget to factor in the expense of all optional extras.You will be charged directly by your holiday park but remember, these passes are optional.A tiny solar panel to charge the battery is an optional extra.These passes are optional but may be required for access to facilities such as pools, bars and restaurants.As the sports sections of the nationals began to grow, news editors realised that sport was not an optional extra.Remember, though, that the passes are optional.Once a cornerstone of the Hollywood edifice, musicals have become an optional accessory.Remember, these passes are optional but may be required for access to facilities suchas pools, bars and restaurants.These are shown per person per night with each park listing but these passes are optional, so you don't have to buy them. In other languagesoptional British English: optional / ˈɒpʃənl/ ADJECTIVE If something is optional, you can choose whether or not you do it or have it. Optional fees include cooking tuition. - American English: optional
- Arabic: اِخْتِيَارِيٌّ
- Brazilian Portuguese: opcional
- Chinese: 可选择的
- Croatian: neobavezan
- Czech: volitelný
- Danish: valgfri
- Dutch: optioneel
- European Spanish: opcional
- Finnish: valinnainen
- French: optionnel
- German: freiwillig
- Greek: προαιρετικός
- Italian: facoltativo
- Japanese: 自由選択の
- Korean: 자유선택의
- Norwegian: valgfri
- Polish: opcjonalny
- European Portuguese: opcional
- Romanian: opțional
- Russian: необязательный
- Latin American Spanish: opcional
- Swedish: valfri
- Thai: ซึ่งเป็นทางเลือก
- Turkish: isteğe bağlı
- Ukrainian: не обов'язковий
- Vietnamese: tùy chọn
Chinese translation of 'optional' adj -
可选(選)的 (kěxuǎn de) optional extras 选(選)装(裝)配件 (xuǎn zhuāng pèijiàn)
Definition possible but not compulsory Some people feel sex education should remain an optional school subject. Synonyms open possible elective up to the individual noncompulsory Opposites required , compulsory , mandatory , obligatory , de rigueur (French) Additional synonymsThey were given wider discretionary powers. Synonyms optional, arbitrary, unrestricted, elective, open to choice, nonmandatory Definition more than is usual, expected or needed Extra staff have been taken on to cover busy periods. Synonyms additional, more, new, other, added, further, fresh, accessory, supplementary, auxiliary, add-on, supplemental, ancillary, x |