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compulsoriness

compulsoriness

9.0
A state of being required by law or rule
  • noun
  • /kəmˈpəl.səˌrɪnəs/
  • Formal
translation icon : obligatoriedad
  • The compulsoriness of school attendance ensures that all children receive an education.

Examples

  • Debates continue about the compulsoriness of wearing uniforms in public schools.

  • Some employees questioned the compulsoriness of the new safety training program.

  • The compulsoriness of the new regulations surprised everyone.

  • We discussed the compulsoriness of the law in class.

  • The compulsoriness of the new health regulations means everyone must comply to stay safe.

  • Teachers emphasize the compulsoriness of completing assignments to ensure student success.

  • The compulsoriness of using seatbelts in cars is enforced by law to protect passengers.

Synonyms

normativeness
vscompulsoriness
  • Formal
9.9

The quality of having authority that makes people follow rules

is enforced specifically by rule or law rather than general authority

Antonyms

optional
99 3.3

Not required, so you can choose whether to have or use it

How Mandatory

compulsoriness
  • Formal
9.0
optionality
1 8.0

Surface Forms

compulsoriness singular
compulsorinesses plural

Morphology

compulsoriness = compulsory (transparent) = compuls + ory + ness

Direct noun formation from the adjective 'compulsory' (compulsory + -ness) yielding 'the state of being required'.

Etymology

Compulsoriness comes from the Latin parts com- ('with') and pellere ('to drive') and is related to compel, which means 'to force'. So this sense means being required or 'forced' to do something by a rule or law.