necessary — required to be done, achieved, or present; needed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: required to be done, achieved, or present; needed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnesəseri/
Example Sentences
- Sleep is necessary for survival, but my cat thinks destroying my curtains at 3 AM is more important.
- It's necessary to study hard if you want to pass the exam.
- My mom thinks it's necessary to pack three jackets for a two-day trip 'just in case.'
necessary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈnesəseri/]
required to be done, achieved, or present; needed
Medical team performs necessary procedures to save the patient's life
Even temporary work needs necessary safety - that's elementary!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin necessarius, itself formed from necesse meaning 'unavoidable' or 'inescapable'. The Romans employed this term to denote something that must be done without alternative or choice, and this usage has persisted into modern English.
Breakdown
necesse (unavoidable) + -arius (adjective suffix indicating 'characterized by' or 'pertaining to'). The root necesse combines ne- (not) and cedere (to yield), literally meaning 'not yielding' or 'unavoidable'.
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📝Examples
“Sleep is necessary for survival, but my cat thinks destroying my curtains at 3 AM is more important.”
“It's necessary to study hard if you want to pass the exam.”
“My mom thinks it's necessary to pack three jackets for a two-day trip 'just in case.'”
“Water and food are necessary for all living things.”
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