optionally

Meaning

In a way that is available as a choice or possibility; not required.

Examples

• You can include your phone number optionally on the form.
• The software can be installed with or without the additional features, depending on your needs.

Pronunciation: /ˈɒpʃənəli/

How to Use optionally

optionally include (collocation)

To add something as a choice, not as a requirement. — "You can optionally include your phone number on the application."

optionally add (collocation)

To attach or insert something as an available choice. — "Customers can optionally add gift-wrapping to their order."

optionally available (collocation)

Something that can be chosen or obtained, but is not mandatory. — "The premium version is optionally available with advanced features."

Synonyms of optionally

Words with a similar meaning to optionally:

• optionally
• discretionarily
• voluntarily
• as an option

Antonyms of optionally

Words with the opposite meaning to optionally:

• mandatorily
• compulsorily
• necessarily