optionally
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3.5
- adverb
- /ˈɑpʃənəli/
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opcionalmente
- The software allows you to optionally enable notifications for important updates.
Examples
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You could optionally design your own spacecraft in the existing editor, or choose from an existing set.
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Low-key lighting requires only one key light, optionally controlled with a light or simple reflector.
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Clients can query what devices are attached and optionally listen to named channels.
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Optionally, the bottom section of the border can be slightly thicker.
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All of this data may be optionally forwarded to a central monitoring server for further analysis and storage.
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One side benefit that resulted was that Macs soon had the ability to optionally run Microsoft Windows and other operating systems, too.
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Another example is an "exactly one" constraint that can be optionally added to multiple-choice questions.
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Nissan does not provide cooling for their batteries, and only provided heating optionally in the first model year.
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The Withings display can also be optionally added as a second notification screen (in addition to the Weather and Fitbit).
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To enhance your experience, you can optionally choose to upgrade your subscription at any time.
Synonyms
In a way that is chosen and not required
Antonyms
How Optional
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Optionally comes from option, which means 'choice' and comes from an old Latin word meaning 'to choose' and is the same root as the common verb opt ('to choose'). So, optionally means 'if you choose' and is used for something that is allowed but not required.