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Added 9 October 2026

optional

/ˈɒp.ʃə.nəl/ adjective

In Latin: facultativus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about optional at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Possible but not necessary; left to personal choice.

Origin

From option + -al.

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