mandatorily

USAGE SUMMARY

'mandatorily' is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to express that something is obligatory or must be done. For example: Employees must mandatorily complete a safety training every year.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

17 human-written examples

Since March 2010, she has uploaded no fewer than 10 books onto Kindle, all of them about vampires and trolls and zombies, all playing out like sagas that mandatorily require multiple sequels.

Independent

Since March 2010, she has uploaded 10 books on to Kindle, all of them about vampires and trolls and zombies, all playing out like sagas that mandatorily require multiple sequels.

Independent

In a major blow to the Government, the powerful Judicial Executive Board has submitted evidence to MPs, adding its voice to the mounting criticism of the charges, which are mandatorily exacted from anyone found guilty of a crime, on top of other fines and court costs, and without consideration of ability to pay.

Independent

In 1959, federal officials hoped to entrap Chaplin at an immigration office with a question about a girlfriend's abortion — he'd have been forced either to admit it, rendering himself "mandatorily excludable," or to perjure himself.

The New Yorker

For those unfamiliar with them, they are a mostly self-identifying tribe of super-rich youngsters who post frequent pictures of their mandatorily enviable lifestyles.

The Guardian - Opinion

"Under-trials do not wear uniforms but, as soon as the conviction happens, the prisoner is mandatorily clad in the prison uniform," Sharma said.

The Guardian

In the weeks leading up to the game the town was gripped with what must mandatorily be described as Cup fever.

The Guardian - Sport

In referencing a promise to issue an executive order to mandatorily execute anyone in the US who kills a police officer, he said: "We just can't afford any more to be so politically correct".

The Guardian

Pilot programmes should be rolled out nationwide, directing police to mandatorily arrest those who have committed acts of violence towards partners or ex-partners.

The Guardian - Opinion

"As I said in the hearing before the committee, that if you are going to introduce a scheme that is going to mandatorily require additional personal information to be handled then you need to build in additional protections but also ensure that the oversight mechanisms that are in place through bodies like ours are able to do that work".

The Guardian

In theory, the plan was to engage Chelsea in a game of association football; in practice, this was mandatorily subsumed by the overriding contest of NARRATIVE.

The Guardian - Sport

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "mandatorily" when you want to emphasize that compliance with a rule or regulation is not optional. For instance, "All employees must "mandatorily" attend the safety briefing."

Common error

Avoid using "mandatorily" as an adjective. "Mandatory" is the adjective form. For example, say "mandatory training", not "mandatorily training".

Linguistic Context

The adverb "mandatorily" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate that an action or state is required and not optional. Ludwig AI confirms that the word is grammatically correct and suitable for use in written English.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

88%

Formal & Business

6%

Science

6%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "mandatorily" is an adverb that signifies that something is required and not optional, as confirmed by Ludwig AI. It is grammatically sound and commonly used in professional, neutral, and formal contexts, particularly in news and media, and formal and business settings. While alternatives like ""obligatorily"" and "compulsorily" exist, "mandatorily" provides a clear and direct way to express an obligatory action. Just remember to avoid using it as an adjective; the correct form is "mandatory."

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

obligatorily

Synonym that emphasizes the binding nature of a requirement, focusing on duty or obligation.

compulsorily

Highlights the enforced nature of the requirement, suggesting compliance is not voluntary.

as a requirement

Directly states that something is needed according to a set of rules or conditions.

without exception

Highlights that the requirement applies to everyone, leaving no room for exemptions.

by necessity

Indicates that the action is required due to circumstances or an unavoidable need.

under compulsion

Suggests that the action is done because of external pressure or force.

by rule

Implies adherence to a regulation or prescribed guideline.

of necessity

Similar to "by necessity" but with a slightly more formal tone, emphasizing the essential nature of the action.

by force of obligation

Emphasizes the strength and unavoidable nature of the obligation.

perforce

An archaic synonym, indicating inevitability or compulsion, though less common in modern usage.

FAQs

How can I use "mandatorily" in a sentence?

"Mandatorily" is used to describe actions that must be done. For example, "All users are "mandatorily" required to change their passwords every 90 days".

What's the difference between "mandatorily" and "mandatory"?

"Mandatory" is an adjective describing something required, while "mandatorily" is an adverb describing how something must be done. For example, "Attendance is "mandatory"", meaning attendance is required; while "Employees must attend "obligatorily"", meaning they must attend without choice.

Are there formal alternatives to "mandatorily"?

Yes, you can use alternatives such as "compulsorily" or ""obligatorily"" in more formal contexts.

Is "mandatorily" always the best choice, or are there situations where other words are more suitable?

While "mandatorily" clearly indicates a requirement, sometimes words like "necessarily" or "inevitably" may be more appropriate depending on the nuance you wish to convey.