The Opposite(Antonym) of “imperative”
The antonyms of imperative are optional and unnecessary. The antonyms optional and unnecessary convey a lack of obligation or necessity. It implies that something is not required or mandatory.
Explore all Antonyms of “imperative”
Definitions and Examples of optional, unnecessary
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Left to one's choice; not required or mandatory.
Example
The dress code for the party is optional, so you can wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
Not needed or essential; superfluous.
Example
He found the extra features on the phone unnecessary and opted for a simpler model.
Key Differences: optional vs unnecessary
- 1Optional implies that something is not required but is left to one's choice.
- 2Unnecessary implies that something is not needed or essential.
Effective Usage of optional, unnecessary
- 1Instructions: Use imperative when giving instructions or commands that are mandatory.
- 2Preferences: Use optional when referring to choices or preferences.
- 3Exclusions: Use unnecessary when referring to things that are not needed or essential.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Optional implies that something is not required but left to one's choice, while unnecessary implies that something is not needed or essential. Use these words to give instructions, refer to preferences, or exclude things that are not needed.
