non-mandatory
|non-man-da-to-ry|
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/nɑn-ˈmændəˌtɔri/
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/nɒn-ˈmændətəri/
(mandatory)
compulsory requirement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-mandatory' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'mandatory' which comes from Latin 'mandatum', meaning 'command' or 'order'.
Historical Evolution
'mandatory' changed from the Latin word 'mandatum' and eventually became the modern English word 'mandatory'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'mandatory' meant 'commanded or ordered', but over time, 'non-mandatory' evolved to mean 'not required or optional'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not required by law or mandate; optional.
Attendance at the meeting is non-mandatory.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41