AWL Sublist 7 · Academic Word

voluntary

/ˈvɑːlənteri/ Syllables: vol·un·tar·y

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Done by choice without compulsion; unpaid or optional participation.

Synonyms

optional willing unpaid

Antonyms

mandatory compulsory

Translations

voluntary in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

طوعي، اختياري

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

الشيء الذي تفعله باختيارك دون أن يجبرك أحد، أو أن تشارك فيه بدون مقابل.

Easy Explanation

Voluntary means done by free choice, not forced. Ethics boards require voluntary consent before participants join sensitive health research studies.

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Memory TipVoluntary comes from will — acting by your own choice.

Contextual Examples

Survey participation is voluntary, and students may withdraw without penalty at any time.

Voluntary community service hours appear on transcripts for students in the civic engagement minor.

Participants gave voluntary consent after reading the information sheet approved by the ethics board.

Word Families & Pronunciation