adj
facultative
Facultative (adj) means relating to a faculty, particularly a mental one.
adj
1
Relating to a faculty, particularly a mental one.
2
Not compulsory; optional or left to individual choice.
"But does the penny fare end here, said Mr. Nixon, at a merely facultative stop? Surely it ends rather at the station."
— Samuel Beckett, Watt (1953)
"The policy would be a “facultative” policy, whereby the insurers would first have assessed the risk involved in the particular shipment and decided to accept it."
— Jonathan Mance et al, editors, Insurance Disputes (2020)
3
Giving someone the power or permission to do something.
4
(biology) Able to carry out a certain function, or to survive, in more than one way.
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Etymology
Taken from French facultatif; by surface analysis it breaks down as faculty + -ative.
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What is the meaning of facultative?
"facultative" (adj) means relating to a faculty, particularly a mental one.
What is another word for facultative?
Other words for "facultative" include elective, optional, volitional, voluntary, discretionary.
What is the opposite of facultative?
The opposite of "facultative" is obligate.
What are the different meanings of facultative?
"facultative" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to a faculty, particularly a mental one; 2. Not compulsory; optional or left to individual choice; 3. Giving someone the power or permission to do something.
