Mendatory vs. Mandatory: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 15, 2023
"Mendatory" is incorrect. The correct spelling is "mandatory," which means required or obligatory.

Which is correct: Mendatory or Mandatory
How to spell Mandatory?

Mendatory is Incorrect

Mandatory is Correct
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Key Differences
Recall "mandate" as the root to remember "mandatory" and not "mendatory."

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Oct 14, 2023
"Mandatory" sounds like "man-da-tory" and not "mend-da-tory."

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Oct 14, 2023
Connect "mandatory" with laws or rules that are mandatory (obligatory).

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Visualize "mandatory" in official documents or signs to reinforce its spelling.

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Oct 14, 2023
Remember that "mend" is to repair, and has no relation to "mandatory."

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Oct 14, 2023
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Mendatory and Mandatory Definitions
Mandatory
Mandatory denotes being of binding force.
There are mandatory guidelines to follow.

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Oct 01, 2023
Mandatory
Mandatory refers to something obligatory, not optional.
Attendance is mandatory for all students.

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Oct 01, 2023
Mandatory
Mandatory indicates a command or authoritative instruction.
The manager made it mandatory to attend the meeting.

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Oct 01, 2023
Mandatory
Mandatory pertains to a directive that must be obeyed.
The new policy is mandatory for all employees.

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Oct 01, 2023
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Mandatory
Mandatory means required by law or rules.
Wearing helmets is mandatory for motorcyclists.

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Oct 01, 2023
Mandatory
Required or commanded by authority; obligatory
Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.

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Sep 29, 2023
Mandatory
Obligatory; required or commanded by authority.
Attendance at a school is usually mandatory for children.

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Mandatory
(disc golf) A sign or line that require the path of the disc to be above, below or to one side of it.

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Mandatory
A person, organisation or state who receives a mandate; a mandatary.

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Mandatory
Not optional; not able to be modified or disregarded; as, seven mandatory clauses in the contract.

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Mandatory
A territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they ar able to stand by themselves

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Mandatory
Required by rule;
In most schools physical education are compulsory
Attendance is mandatory
Required reading

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Sep 29, 2023
FAQs
Which article is used with Mandatory?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on the context.

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Oct 14, 2023
Why is it called Mandatory?
It's called "mandatory" due to its origin from Latin "mandatus" meaning "command."

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Oct 14, 2023
Which vowel is used before Mandatory?
This depends on the context, but often there's no vowel before "mandatory."

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Which preposition is used with Mandatory?
"For" is commonly used, as in "mandatory for all members."

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Oct 14, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Mandatory?
No specific conjunction is exclusively associated with "mandatory."

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Oct 14, 2023
Is Mandatory a vowel or consonant?
"Mandatory" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.

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Oct 14, 2023
What is the singular form of Mandatory?
"Mandatory" itself is the singular form.

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Oct 14, 2023
What is the plural form of Mandatory?
"Mandatories" is the plural, but it's rarely used.

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Oct 14, 2023
Is the word Mandatory imperative?
No, but "mandatory" describes something that is imperative.

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Which determiner is used with Mandatory?
Determiners like "this," "that," "these," or "those" can be used.

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Oct 14, 2023
How is Mandatory used in a sentence?
"It is mandatory to complete the training before starting the job."

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Oct 14, 2023
Is Mandatory a negative or positive word?
"Mandatory" is neutral but can be perceived as negative or positive depending on context.

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Oct 14, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Mandatory?
The first syllable, "Man," is stressed.

Janet White
Oct 14, 2023
What is another term for Mandatory?
Another term might be "compulsory" or "obligatory."

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Oct 14, 2023
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