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