| 释义 | 
		Adjective: facultative  'fakul`teytiv [N. Amer], fakultutiv [Brit]- Of or relating to the mental faculties 
 - Able to exist under more than one set of conditions
 "a facultative parasite can exist as a parasite or a saprophyte"  - Granting a privilege or permission or power to do or not do something
 "a facultative enactment"  - Not compulsory
 "facultative courses in the sciences" 
 See also: enabling, faculty, optional Antonym: obligate  |