Certain
Certain adjective - Known but not named.
Compulsory and certain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Compulsory" instead an adjective "Certain".
Compulsory
Compulsory adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.
Certain and compulsory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Certain" instead an adjective "Compulsory".
Nearby Words: compulsion, compulsive
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