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Optional vs Optionally - What's the difference?

optional | optionally |

As an adjective optional

is not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.

As an adverb optionally is

in an optional manner. Not mandatorily.

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

    optionally

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an optional manner. Not mandatorily.

    • Synonyms

    * facultatively

    Antonyms

    * mandatorily