Obligatorily: meaning, definitions and examples
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obligatorily
[ əˈblɪɡət(ə)rəli ]
used in formal situations
In a way that is required by a rule or law; mandatory; compulsorily.
Synonyms
compulsorily, mandatory, necessarily
Examples of usage
- Attendance is obligatorily for all employees.
- The test must be taken obligatorily before the deadline.
used in everyday language
In a way that is impossible to avoid or prevent; inevitably; unavoidably.
Synonyms
inevitably, necessarily, unavoidably
Examples of usage
- The consequences of his actions were obligatorily.
- Changes in the weather will obligatorily affect our plans.
Translations
Translations of the word "obligatorily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 obrigatoriamente
🇮🇳 अनिवार्य रूप से
🇩🇪 obligatorisch
🇮🇩 wajib
🇺🇦 обов'язково
🇵🇱 obowiązkowo
🇯🇵 義務的に
🇫🇷 obligatoirement
🇪🇸 obligatoriamente
🇹🇷 zorunlu olarak
🇰🇷 의무적으로
🇸🇦 إلزاميًا
🇨🇿 povinně
🇸🇰 povinne
🇨🇳 强制性地
🇸🇮 obvezno
🇮🇸 skyldubundið
🇰🇿 міндетті түрде
🇬🇪 სავალდებულოდ
🇦🇿 məcburi şəkildə
🇲🇽 obligatoriamente
Word origin
The word 'obligatorily' originates from the Latin word 'obligātōrius', meaning 'binding'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of obligation or requirement has been significant in legal, moral, and social contexts throughout history, leading to the development and usage of this adverb.