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Compulsory
Kuh-MPUH-lsur-ee
/kʌˈmpʌlsɜːriː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
compulsory
Dictionary meaning
Required by rule.
Examples
- In most schools physical education is compulsory.
Synonyms: mandatory, required
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