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obligatorily

 

[ əˈblɪɡət(ə)rəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,087, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.