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Updated June 2026
Available to be chosen but not obligatory; left to personal choice rather than being required or mandatory. Something that may be chosen but is not essential.
“The course includes optional modules allowing students to specialise in areas of particular interest.”
/ˈɒp.ʃə.nəl/
op·tion·al
Eight letters with pattern OPT-; contains four vowels (O, I, O, A)
Worth 12 points; combines OPTION with -AL suffix for adjective form
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