Obligatory (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Required by obligation or compulsion or convention; "he made all the obligatory apologies".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The movie's climax featured the obligatory fight scene between the hero and the villain.
- In every team-building exercise, there's an obligatory trust fall that's supposed to strengthen bonds among colleagues.
- He made all the obligatory holiday visits to his extended family members.
- Attending the company's annual charity gala was obligatory for all high-ranking executives.
- The politician's obligatory speech at the fundraising event was met with lukewarm applause.
Meaning 2
Morally or legally constraining or binding; "attendance is obligatory"; "an obligatory contribution".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- In some cultures, visiting elderly relatives during holidays is obligatory.
- Attendance at the class orientation is obligatory for all incoming freshmen.
- The company makes an obligatory donation to charity each year.
- Signing a confidentiality agreement is obligatory for all employees who handle sensitive information.
- In this state, vehicle insurance is obligatory for all drivers.