Nonmandatory

Pronunciation: /nɑnmændətɔri/

Definitions of nonmandatory

adjective not required by rule or law; optional

Example Sentences

A1 Wearing a uniform is nonmandatory at this school.

A2 Attendance at the meeting is nonmandatory, but encouraged.

B1 Completing the extra credit assignment is nonmandatory, but can boost your grade.

B2 Participation in the study abroad program is nonmandatory, but highly recommended.

C1 The company offers nonmandatory training sessions for employees looking to advance their skills.

C2 The workshop on stress management is nonmandatory, but many employees choose to attend.

Examples of nonmandatory in a Sentence

formal The training session is nonmandatory for employees, but highly recommended.

informal You don't have to attend the meeting, it's nonmandatory.

slang The extra credit assignment is totally nonmandatory, dude.

figurative His participation in the project was nonmandatory, but it really helped the team.

Grammatical Forms of nonmandatory

• past tense: nonmandated
• plural: nonmandatories
• comparative: more nonmandatory
• superlative: most nonmandatory
• present tense: nonmandates
• future tense: will nonmandate
• perfect tense: have nonmandated
• continuous tense: is nonmandating
• singular: nonmandatory
• positive degree: nonmandatory
• infinitive: to nonmandate
• gerund: nonmandating
• participle: nonmandated

Origin and Evolution of nonmandatory

First Known Use: 1956 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nonmandatory' is a combination of the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'mandatory' meaning 'required'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'nonmandatory' has been commonly used in legal and policy contexts to refer to something that is not required or obligatory. Over time, its usage has remained consistent in conveying the concept of something being optional rather than mandatory.