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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-shuh-nl]
- /ˈɒp ʃə nl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-shuh-nl]
- /ˈɒp ʃə nl/
Definitions of optionally word
- adjective optionally left to one's choice; not required or mandatory: Formal dress is optional. 1
- adjective optionally leaving something to choice. 1
- noun optionally In an optional manner. Not mandatorily. 1
- adverb optionally as a matter of choice 1
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Origin of optionally
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65; option + -al1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Optionally
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
optionally popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
optionally usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for optionally
adverb optionally
- deliberately — carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie.
- freely — in a free manner.
- intentionally — done with intention or on purpose; intended: an intentional insult.
- spontaneously — coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation; natural and unconstrained; unplanned: a spontaneous burst of applause.
- willingly — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
Antonyms for optionally
adverb optionally
- unintentionally — not intentional or deliberate: an unintentional omission from the list.
- forced — strained, unnatural, or affected: a forced smile.
- involuntarily — not voluntary; independent of one's will; not by one's own choice: an involuntary listener; involuntary servitude.
- obligatory — required as a matter of obligation; mandatory: A reply is desirable but not obligatory.
- indispensably — absolutely necessary, essential, or requisite: an indispensable member of the staff.
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