unnecessary — not needed or required; not essential
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not needed or required; not essential
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈnesəseri/
Korean meaning: 불필요한, 필요 없는
Korean pronunciation: 언**네**서세리
Example Sentences
- Bringing 10 phones to a deserted island is totally unnecessary.
- The meeting was unnecessary since we could have discussed it via email.
- He made unnecessary noise while everyone was sleeping.
unnecessary
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈnesəseri//
not needed or required; not essential
not needed or required; not essential
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Origin
From Latin 'necessarius' meaning 'inevitable' or 'unavoidable', combined with the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not'. The Latin root derives from 'necesse' meaning 'needful' or 'inevitable'.
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“Bringing 10 phones to a deserted island is totally unnecessary.”
“The meeting was unnecessary since we could have discussed it via email.”
“He made unnecessary noise while everyone was sleeping.”
“Wearing a winter coat in summer is unnecessary and uncomfortable.”
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