obligatorily en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English obligatory Middle English -ly English -ly English obligatorily From obligatory + -ly.
Meanings
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In an obligatory manner.
Near-synonyms: necessarily; mandatorily; imperatively; (sometimes) by nature
In essence, we evolved defenses that rendered us nearly invincible and allowed us to become obligatorily social.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more obligatorily | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most obligatorily | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Synonyms
by nature · mandatorily · imperatively · obligately · necessarily