COMPULSORY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

compulsory

adjective

kəm-ˈpəls-rē

Definition of compulsory next

as in mandatory

forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law compulsory retirement at age 70

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Recent Examples of compulsory Stripping the rights of states as the primary authority to regulate their education would also limit their oversight of teacher certification, curricula standards and compulsory education. —

Dina Ciotola, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026 But the trial judge, not the jury, will rule on any compulsory changes for Meta at the trial’s second stage in May. —

Peter Weber, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026 Fittingly, the summit’s resemblance to summer camp fostered a mood of compulsory cheer. —

Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 In the Netherlands and countries in Scandinavia for example, English classes are compulsory at schools and so individuals pick up the language at a much younger age, hence often functioning as a natural second language. —

Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compulsory

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The new ranch comes with a coffee-drinking porch (mandatory), but it is weathered, rustic and needs work.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 15 May 2026
In California, babies between 15 days and 6 months can only work for 20 minutes at a time and spend two hours on set per day; also mandatory is a nurse, a guardian and a studio teacher, who ensures the baby’s wellbeing is looked after.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 14 May 2026