necessitate — to make something necessary as a result or consequence
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something necessary as a result or consequence
Pronunciation (IPA): /nəˈsesɪteɪt/
Korean meaning: 필요하게 하다, 수반하다, 요구하다
Korean pronunciation: 너**세**시테이트
Example Sentences
- My cat's dramatic weight gain will necessitate buying a king-size bed instead of a cat bed.
- The power outage necessitated studying by candlelight like a medieval scholar.
- Climate change will necessitate significant policy reforms worldwide.
necessitate
VERB//nəˈsesɪteɪt//
to make something necessary as a result or consequence
a doctor points urgently toward life support machines that are beeping warnings as their power indicators flash red. A nurse quickly wheels over a large backup generator while another staff member prepares to connect the emergency power cables. The failing equipment and critical patient monitors create an urgent situation that demands immediate action. The medical team must use the backup power source because the patients' lives depend on the machines continuing to operate. Other medical staff gather around with flashlights and additional equipment needed for the emergency situation. how the power failure necessitates the immediate use of backup systems to maintain critical care
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin necessitas meaning 'unavoidable circumstances' or 'compulsion,' derived from necesse meaning 'inevitable' or 'indispensable.'
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📝Examples
“My cat's dramatic weight gain will necessitate buying a king-size bed instead of a cat bed.”
“The power outage necessitated studying by candlelight like a medieval scholar.”
“Climate change will necessitate significant policy reforms worldwide.”
“The company's growth necessitated hiring additional staff.”
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