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Opt is a related term of optional.



As an adjective optional

is not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.

As a verb opt is

to choose; to select.

As an initialism oPt is

initialism of occupied Palestinian territories|lang=en.

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

    opt

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To choose; to select.
    • He opted not to go.
    She opted for the salad rather than the steak.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=September 2 , author=Phil McNulty , title=Bulgaria 0-3 England , work=BBC citation , page= , passage=The Italian opted for Bolton's Cahill alongside captain John Terry - and his decision was rewarded with a goal after only 13 minutes. Bulgaria gave a hint of defensive frailties to come when they failed to clear Young's corner, and when Gareth Barry found Cahill in the box he applied the finish past Nikolay Mihaylov.}}

    Derived terms

    * opt in * opt out * co-opt

    Related terms

    * option * optional

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