mandatory
/ˈmændətɔːri/
man · da · to · ry
ˈmæn · də · tɔː · ri
English Definition
adj. required by rule or law
Significado en Español
obligatorio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bắt buộc
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mandate(order)+ory(form)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “mandatory”:
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A
Optional
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B
Required
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C
Irrelevant
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D
Rare
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B — Required.
“mandatory” means adj. required by rule or law
Common questions about “mandatory”
What does “mandatory” mean?
mandatory — adj. required by rule or law. In Chinese: 强制的，法定的.
How do you pronounce “mandatory”?
mandatory is pronounced /ˈmændətɔːri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: man · da · to · ry.
Is “mandatory” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. mandatory appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “mandatory”?
mandate(order)+ory(form)
