Definitions
- Referring to something that is required by law or regulation. - Talking about something that is mandatory and must be done without exception. - Describing something that is obligatory and cannot be avoided or skipped.
- Referring to something that is required by law or regulation. - Talking about something that is compulsory and must be done without exception. - Describing something that is obligatory and cannot be avoided or skipped.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is required and cannot be avoided.
- 2Both words are often used in legal or official contexts.
- 3Both words have similar meanings and can be used interchangeably in most cases.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Compulsory is more commonly used in British English, while mandatory is more common in American English.
- 2Connotation: Compulsory can have a negative connotation, implying that something is being forced upon someone, while mandatory is more neutral.
- 3Frequency: Mandatory is more commonly used than compulsory in everyday language.
Remember this!
Compulsory and mandatory are synonyms that both refer to something that is required and cannot be avoided. They have similar meanings and can be used interchangeably in most cases. However, compulsory is more commonly used in British English, while mandatory is more common in American English. Additionally, compulsory can have a negative connotation, while mandatory is more neutral.
