Chosen and Optional

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Chosen adjective - Singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking.

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Optional and chosen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Optional" instead an adjective "Chosen".

Optional adjective - Subject to one's freedom of choice.

Usage example: at the resort all recreational activities are optional, and you may choose to participate in none of them

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Chosen and optional are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chosen" instead an adjective "Optional".

Nearby Words: option, optionally

Cataclysm redesigned the system for talent trees to still have a base skeleton of "must take" talents with everything else being useful in some cases, but optional and chosen on personal preferences.

Source: Minmaxer's Delight
Moreover, the scenes themselves are optional (and only one can be chosen) and can very well be missed.

Source: Video Game / Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
It is all too easy to slip into the realm of "Min-Maxing", where a character contains a ridiculous number of weaknesses or quirks (usually applying to everything but their chosen skill) because each optional weakness taken provides precious character points for strengthening their one chosen skill.

Source: Sacrificed Basic Skill for Awesome Training

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