Obligatory

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɑˈblɪɡəˌtɔri/

Definitions of obligatory

adjective required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory

Example Sentences

A1 Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory when driving a car.

A2 In some cultures, it is obligatory to take off your shoes before entering a house.

B1 Attending the weekly team meeting is obligatory for all employees.

B2 Completing the safety training course is obligatory before starting work at the construction site.

C1 It is obligatory for all citizens to pay their taxes on time.

C2 As a doctor, it is obligatory to uphold the highest ethical standards in patient care.

Examples of obligatory in a Sentence

formal Attendance at the conference is obligatory for all employees.

informal You have to come to the party, it's obligatory.

slang I guess I have to do my obligatory chores before I can relax.

figurative The obligatory small talk at networking events can be exhausting.

Grammatical Forms of obligatory

past tense

obligated

plural

obligatories

comparative

more obligatory

superlative

most obligatory

present tense

obligates

future tense

will be obligatory

perfect tense

have been obligatory

continuous tense

is obligating

singular

obligatory

positive degree

obligatory

infinitive

to obligate

gerund

obligating

participle

obligated

Origin and Evolution of obligatory

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'obligatory' originated from the Latin word 'obligatorius', which is derived from 'obligare' meaning 'to bind'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'obligatory' has retained its core meaning of being required or mandatory, with slight variations in usage based on context.