obligate

adjective
[L338838]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : obligate

Senses

  • applied to an organism that can survive only if a particular environmental condition is satisfied
  • biologically essential for survival

obligate

verb
[L11527]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : obligate
  • simple present, singular, third person : obligates
  • simple past : obligated
  • present participle : obligating
  • past participle : obligated

Senses

  • to bind (a person) morally; to compel, constrain, oblige
  • impel, compel, or bind to an action or course of action; force or require to do