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facultative

/'fækəl,teɪtɪv/

Synonyms of facultative Antonyms of facultative Examples of facultative Usage of facultative Parts of facultative Definition that contains facultative Words sounding like facultative Explanation of facultative

adjective
not compulsory
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elective optional
adjective
able to exist under more than one set of conditions
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"a facultative parasite can exist as a parasite or a saprophyte"
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obligate
adjective
granting a privilege or permission or power to do or not do something
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"a facultative enactment"

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enabling
of or relating to the mental faculties
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Synonyms & Similar Words

optional enabling elective