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obligatory

/əˈblɪɡətɔːri/
o · bli · ga · to · ry ə · ˈblɪɡ · ə · tɔː · ri
English Definition
adj. required by a rule or law
中文释义
强制性的
Significado en Español
obligatorio
한국어 뜻
의무적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bắt buộc
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Example Sentence

Wearing a helmet is obligatory on this site.

在这个场地必须戴头盔。

Synonyms
mandatory required compulsory
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “obligatory”:

  1. A mandatory
  2. B optional
  3. C voluntary
  4. D discretionary
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A — mandatory. “obligatory” means adj. required by a rule or law

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Wearing a helmet is ______ for everyone who rides a bicycle around here.

  1. A optional
  2. B voluntary
  3. C obligatory
  4. D forbidden
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C — obligatory. “obligatory” means adj. required by a rule or law

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Common questions about “obligatory”

What does “obligatory” mean?

obligatory — adj. required by a rule or law. In Chinese: 强制性的.

How do you pronounce “obligatory”?

obligatory is pronounced /əˈblɪɡətɔːri/. It breaks into 5 syllables: o · bli · ga · to · ry.

How do you use “obligatory” in a sentence?

Wearing a helmet is obligatory on this site. (在这个场地必须戴头盔。)

What are synonyms for “obligatory”?

mandatory, required, compulsory — all close in meaning to obligatory (adj. required by a rule or law).

Is “obligatory” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. obligatory appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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