by necessity — because something is necessary or unavoidable; as a result of circumstances
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: because something is necessary or unavoidable; as a result of circumstances
Pronunciation (IPA): /baɪ nəˈsesəti/
Example Sentences
- The vampire worked night shifts by necessity, not by choice.
- She became a excellent cook by necessity when her roommate only knew how to make ramen.
- Many small businesses adapted to online sales by necessity during the pandemic.
by necessity
ADVERB[/baɪ nəˈsesəti/]
because something is necessary or unavoidable; as a result of circumstances
By necessity, she learned to fix it herself — no one was coming to help.
Say BYE to the NICE CITY — by necessity, you move on.
By necessity, by destiny — shaped into a legacy.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'by necessity' combines the preposition 'by' with 'necessity', which derives from Latin 'necessitas' meaning 'need' or 'inevitability'. This idiomatic expression emerged during the Middle English period and has been used to denote action compelled by unavoidable circumstances.
Breakdown
by (preposition, indicating agency or causation) + necessity (from Latin necessitas, meaning 'need' or 'compulsion'; related to the root 'necesse' meaning 'unavoidable')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire worked night shifts by necessity, not by choice.”
“She became a excellent cook by necessity when her roommate only knew how to make ramen.”
“Many small businesses adapted to online sales by necessity during the pandemic.”
“He learned to change diapers by necessity when his wife went on a business trip.”
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