Synonyms of facultative
14 similar words · 11 opposite words
Another word for facultative is optional. Other synonyms of facultative are discretionary and free. The opposite of facultative is requisite.
Synonyms and similar words for facultative
adjectiveNot obligate; optional, discretionary or elective.
- discretionaryAvailable at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.
- elective
- free
- noncompulsoryNot compulsory.
- nonmandatoryNot mandatory.
- nonobligateNot obligate.
- nonobligatoryNot obligatory.
- nonrequiredNot required.
- nonrequisiteNot requisite.
- optionalNot compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.
- optionaryOptional.
- unrequiredNot required.
- volitional
- voluntary
Opposite of facultative
adjectiveNot obligate; optional, discretionary or elective.
- basic
- essential
- indispensable
- necessarNecessary.
- necessary
- necessitous
- neededNecessary; being required.
- prerequisiteRequired as a prior condition of something else; necessary or indispensable.
- requiredNecessary; obligatory; mandatory.
- requisiteEssential, indispensable, required.
adjectiveAble to perform a particular life function, or to live generally, in more than one way.
- obligateIndispensable; essential; necessary; obligatory; mandatory; unavoidably invoked.
Meaning of facultative
- adjective Of or relating to faculty, especially to mental faculty.
- adjective Not obligate; optional, discretionary or elective.
- adjective That grants permission or power to do something.
facultative in other languages
Questions about synonyms of facultative
- What is another word for facultative?
- Facultative has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as optional, discretionary and free.
- What is the opposite of facultative?
- The opposite of facultative is requisite. Other antonyms of facultative are needed, required and prerequisite.
- What does facultative mean?
- Facultative means of or relating to faculty, especially to mental faculty.
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