optional

Definition

Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.

Etymology

From option + -al.

Example Sentences

• "On that beach clothing is entirely optional."
• "Do you need to wear eyeliner? As with any makeup step, eyeliner is completely optional. From an artistic perspective, if you are wearing eyeshadow, I almost always recommend wearing eyeliner, unless your eyelids and eyelashes are obscured by the eyebrow area. Eyeliner is a basic part of an eye-makeup design because it shapes and defines the eyes and makes the eyelashes look thicker."

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