optional
adjective
op·tion·al
ˈäp-sh(ə-)nəl 
: involving an option : not compulsory
optionally
adverb
Examples of optional in a Sentence
Jackets are required at the restaurant, but ties are optional.
Many optional features are available on this car.
Registration is optional, not mandatory.
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The backlash pushed Gauthier to respond directly in a blog post, stressing that Recover was completely optional and promising to speed up plans to make Ledger’s software code open for public review.
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Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
There are also puddle lamps, an optional tow hook, and, of course, special Manthey branding.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
In addition to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the Era 100 also supports line-in playback via an optional 3.5mm to USB-C adapter.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2024
Member Keven Ellis, R-Lufkin, said questions on religion are up to the courts to decide and questions over curriculum appropriateness should be up to school districts, especially since the materials are optional.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
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Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
There are also puddle lamps, an optional tow hook, and, of course, special Manthey branding.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
In addition to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the Era 100 also supports line-in playback via an optional 3.5mm to USB-C adapter.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2024
Member Keven Ellis, R-Lufkin, said questions on religion are up to the courts to decide and questions over curriculum appropriateness should be up to school districts, especially since the materials are optional.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Optional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optional. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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optional
adjective
op·tion·al
ˈäp-shnəl
-shən-ᵊl
: left to one's choice : not required
optional equipment on a new car
optionally
adverb
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