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The correct spelling is optional.
How to pronounce optional
noun
Say it like: Ops-hon-al
The correct spelling is optional. Something that is not compulsory, especially part of an academic course. For example: "On that beach clothing is entirely optional."
Usage Examples
“On that beach clothing is entirely optional.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Something that is not compulsory, especially part of an academic course.
- 2.(sometimes capitalized) In various programming languages, a kind of variable that is assigned a specific data type but may or may not hold an actual value.
adjective
- 1.Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.
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