Mandatory Synonyms and Antonyms

măndə-tôrē
Imposed on one by authority, command, or convention
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. compulsory
  2. necessary
  3. obligatory
  4. imperative
  5. forced
  6. required
  7. coercive
  8. commandatory
  9. compelling
  10. directory
  11. essential
  12. exigent
  13. impelling
  14. requisite
  15. preceptive
  16. prerequisite
Required
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. compulsory
  2. required
Antonyms:
  1. optional
  2. voluntary
  3. unnecessary
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
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. compulsoriness
  2. mandatary
  3. mandate
  4. exigency

Words Related to Mandatory

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Mandatory Sentence Examples

  • We're what I'd call mandatory friends.

  • It concerns the news item about mandatory helmets for children.

  • They are mandatory for many professions such as scientists, doctors and technicians.

  • He was charged with murder for which there was a mandatory death sentence.

  • Passengers must also participate in mandatory life boat drills prior to every sailing.

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