What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “imperatory”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “imperatory”

The antonyms of imperatory are optional and voluntary. The antonyms optional and voluntary convey a lack of obligation or necessity. It implies that something is not required or mandatory.

Explore all Antonyms of “imperatory”

• optional
• voluntary

Definitions and Examples of optional, voluntary

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

optional

Available to be chosen but not obligatory.

Example

The dessert was optional, so some people chose to skip it.

voluntary

Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.

Example

She decided to join the charity organization on a voluntary basis.

Key Differences: optional vs voluntary

• 1. Optional implies that something is available to be chosen but not required.
• 2. Voluntary implies that something is done or given of one's own free will.

Effective Usage of optional, voluntary

• 1. Instructions: Use imperatory when giving instructions or commands.
• 2. Preferences: Use optional when giving choices or preferences.
• 3. Willingness: Use voluntary when referring to actions done willingly or without coercion.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct nuances: Optional implies availability but not requirement, while voluntary implies actions done willingly. Use these words to give instructions, express preferences, and refer to actions done willingly.