noun
- Things that are not required; items or courses that may be chosen but are not mandatory.
Usage: Usually plural; commonly used in educational and commercial contexts.
Examples
- Students can take several optionals in their final year of high school.
- The car comes with many optionals, such as a sunroof and leather seats.
- Language classes are optionals for students majoring in science.
- The software package includes several useful optionals that enhance productivity.
- She chose three optionals to complement her core courses.