Definitions for optional

optional op·tion·al

Spelling: [op-shuh-nl]
IPA: /ˈɒp ʃə nl/

Optional is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 279 anagrams from letters in optional (ailnoopt).

Definitions for optional

adjective

  1. left to one's choice; not required or mandatory:
  2. leaving something to choice.

Origin of optional

First recorded in 1755-65; option + -al1

Examples for optional

Hence we erase all optional marks in the 1st and 3rd rows, but let them stand in the 2nd.

The use of a Scripture lesson is, of course, optional with the pastor.

Van Zant was echoing a growing sentiment of paranoia and fear sparked by the optional public education standards program.

Then you may be delighted to learn that the essay portion of the SAT is now optional.

It never occurred to him that that duty was only optional with him now.

When I ask why she wears a veil in a society where it's optional, Sakdiyah explains how it frees her.

It is optional with the judges whether the use of a timepiece is to be allowed.

Sure, taking sexy pictures—like having sex itself—is, technically speaking, optional.

It comes with matching headband, optional sleeve panels and petticoat.

The manner of fastening the ribs to the frame pieces is optional.

Word Value for optional
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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