Compulsory: meaning, definitions and examples

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compulsory

[ kəmˈpʌlsəri ]

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education

required by law or a rule; obligatory

Synonyms

mandatory, obligatory, required

Examples of usage

Compulsory education laws require children to attend school until a certain age.
The college has a compulsory attendance policy for all students.

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workplace

required or expected as part of a job or course of study

Synonyms

essential, mandatory, required

Examples of usage

The training course includes compulsory modules on safety procedures.
Attendance at the conference is compulsory for all employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "compulsory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obrigatório

🇮🇳 अनिवार्य (Anivārya)

🇩🇪 obligatorisch

🇮🇩 wajib

🇺🇦 обов'язковий

🇵🇱 obowiązkowy

🇯🇵 必須 (ひっす, hissu)

🇫🇷 obligatoire

🇪🇸 obligatorio

🇹🇷 zorunlu

🇰🇷 의무적인 (uimujŏgin)

🇸🇦 إلزامي (ilzami)

🇨🇿 povinný

🇸🇰 povinný

🇨🇳 强制的 (qiángzhì de)

🇸🇮 obvezen

🇮🇸 skyldubundinn

🇰🇿 міндетті

🇬🇪 სავალდებულო (savaldebulo)

🇦🇿 məcburi

🇲🇽 obligatorio

Word origin

The word 'compulsory' originated from the Latin word 'compulsorius', meaning 'forcing, constraining'. It entered the English language in the mid-16th century. The concept of compulsory education has been a cornerstone of many societies, aiming to ensure that all individuals receive a basic level of education. The idea of compulsory requirements in various aspects of life has evolved over time to encompass not just education, but also workplace regulations and societal norms.