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Meaning of word facultative from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
facultative adjective
Meaning : Of or relating to the mental faculties.
Meaning : Able to exist under more than one set of conditions.
Example :
A facultative parasite can exist as a parasite or a saprophyte.
Restricted to a particular condition of life.
An obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen.obligate
Meaning : Granting a privilege or permission or power to do or not do something.
Example :
A facultative enactment.
Meaning : Not compulsory.
Example :
Elective surgery.
An elective course of study.
Synonyms : elective
