optional (/ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/)
adjective · Intermediate · Adjectives
🔊 /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/
Meaning
Meaning: not required
Available as a choice but not compulsory.
Examples
🗣 The dessert is optional, so you can skip it if you are already full.
Etymology
From ‘option’ (Latin ‘optio’, choice) plus ‘-al’.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in menus, courses, and product features.
Tags: choice