Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

obligately

Adverb
/ˈɒblɪɡətli/
Definition
In a manner that is compulsory or required.
Examples
  • The species is obligately herbivorous, meaning it must consume plant material to survive.
  • In some cases, purification is obligately required to meet health standards.
Meaning
Obligately refers to something that must occur or be done as a requirement, often used in contexts involving obligations or duties.
Synonyms
  • Compulsorily
  • Necessarily
  • Mandatorily
  • Indispensably