obligatory

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈblɪɡətɔri/ or /ˈɑblɪɡətɔri/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əˈblɪɡət(ə)ri/

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Adjective

Positive obligatory

Comparative more obligatory

Superlative most obligatory

1. If something is obligatory, it needs to be done as it is required by law or moral.
   • Synonym: mandatory
   • Antonym: optional