Meaning
The term "compulsory" refers to something that is required or mandatory, often by law or regulation, and must be done or adhered to.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "compulsory" with "optional," which means not required.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
This
morning
,
Anna
walked
into
the
small
classroom
with
a
cup
of
coffee
and
a
notebook
.
She
knew
that
attendance
at
the
first
seminar
was
compulsory
,
so
she
found
a
seat
near
the
window
.
The
teacher
introduced
the
course
and
explained
what
students
would
need
to
do
during
the
term
,
giving
clear
examples
.
By
the
end
of
the
hour
,
Anna
felt
confident
about
the
schedule
and
ready
to
start
the
assignments
.
Common Phrases
compulsory education
compulsory attendance
compulsory training
Synonyms
Related Words
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