Optional

Pronunciation: /ˈɑpʃənəl/

Definitions of optional

adjective describes something that is not required or mandatory, but can be chosen or not chosen at one's discretion

Example Sentences

A1 Wearing a tie is optional for the event.

A2 Adding extra cheese to your pizza is optional.

B1 Attending the meeting is optional, but it is recommended.

B2 Completing the extra credit assignment is optional for this course.

C1 Participating in the team building exercise is optional, but encouraged.

C2 Taking the advanced level exam is optional for students who feel confident in their skills.

Examples of optional in a Sentence

formal In this course, attendance is optional but highly recommended for better understanding.

informal You can join the party if you want to, but it's optional.

slang We're going to the movies later, you coming along is totally optional.

figurative For her, forgiveness was not optional; it was necessary for her own peace of mind.

Grammatical Forms of optional

• past tense: optionaled
• plural: optionals
• comparative: more optional
• superlative: most optional
• present tense: optional
• future tense: will be optional
• perfect tense: has been optional
• continuous tense: is being optional
• singular: optional
• positive degree: optional
• infinitive: to optional
• gerund: optionaling
• participle: optional

Origin and Evolution of optional

First Known Use: 1765 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'optional' originated from the Latin word 'optionalis', which is derived from the Latin word 'optio' meaning 'choice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'optional' has retained its original meaning of 'left to one's choice', but has become more commonly used in modern language to describe something that is not required or mandatory.