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How do you spell Compulsory?

Correct spelling

compulsory

Remember PULSE in the middle - compulsory PULSEs you toward compliance.

Why is compulsory spelled this way?

From Latin compulsorius, driving together. CO (together) + PULSARE (to push). Something compulsory pushes you toward compliance — obligation that does not ask permission.

Common misspellings of compulsory

compulsarycompulsiorycompulsery

Example

Wearing safety equipment is compulsory in the construction zone.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell compulsory?+
The correct spelling is "compulsory". Remember PULSE in the middle - compulsory PULSEs you toward compliance.
Is it compulsary or compulsory?+
The correct spelling is "compulsory", not "compulsary".

Other commonly misspelled words

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More spelling guides

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