English dictionary
facultative
/'f/&/k/@/l,t/eI/t/I/v/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or relating to the mental faculties
Source: WordNet 3.0
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able to exist under more than one set of conditions
ExamplesA facultative parasite can exist as a parasite or a saprophyte.
Antonyms obligateSource: WordNet 3.0
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Having relation to the grant or exercise faculty, or authority, privilege, license, or the like hence, optional; as, <i>facultative</i> enactments, or those which convey a faculty, or permission; the <i>facultative</i> referendum of Switzerland is one that is optional with the people and is necessary only when demanded by petition; <i>facultative</i> studies; -- opposed to <i>obligatory</i> and <i>compulsory</i>, and sometimes used with <i>to</i>.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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granting a privilege or permission or power to do or not do something
ExamplesA facultative enactment.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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not compulsory
ExamplesFacultative courses in the sciences.
Synonyms electiveSource: WordNet 3.0