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Chosen vs Optional - What's the difference?

chosen | optional |

As a noun chosen

is .

As an adjective optional is

not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.

chosen

English

Verb

(head)

    • Derived terms

    * chosenness English irregular past participles

    optional

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.
    • On that beach clothing is entirely optional .

    Antonyms

    * obligatory * mandatory * compulsory

    Related terms

    * option * optionality