zwingend
Translation
compelling, mandatory, imperative, conclusive
Examples
Es gibt zwingende Gründe für diese Entscheidung.
There are compelling reasons for this decision.
Die Einhaltung der Frist ist zwingend erforderlich.
Adherence to the deadline is absolutely mandatory.
Grammar Patterns
((zwingend)) + Noun (attributive) a compelling/mandatory ... Es ist ein zwingender Grund.
Noun + sein + ((zwingend)) (predicative) ... is compelling/mandatory Die Regel ist zwingend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: necessary, required, obligatory; Antonyms: optional, voluntary
Etymology
From the verb 'zwingen' (to force, compel). The '-end' suffix forms the present participle, used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'forces' or 'compels' you, like a 'zwingend' reason that you cannot ignore.