necessity — something that is needed or required
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that is needed or required
Pronunciation (IPA): /nəˈsesəti/
Example Sentences
- My mom says chocolate is a necessity, not a luxury.
- Sleep became a necessity after three days of gaming.
- The necessity of learning English is obvious in today's world.
necessity
NOUN[/nəˈsesəti/]
something that is needed or required
He didn't want to ask for help — but necessity left him no other choice.
In a NICE CITY, necessity still finds you. (NICE + CITY → Even in a NICE CITY, you still have necessities → NICE CITY = NECESSITY)
Necessity breeds complexity — leaving nothing but perplexity.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin necessitas, which combines the adjective necesse (necessary, required) with the suffix -itas (denoting state or condition). This formation literally expresses the state or quality of being necessary.
Breakdown
necesse (necessary) + -itas (state, condition) = necessitas. The English form necessity preserves this root structure, with the Latin -itas suffix evolving into the English -ity suffix.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom says chocolate is a necessity, not a luxury.”
“Sleep became a necessity after three days of gaming.”
“The necessity of learning English is obvious in today's world.”
“WiFi password is the first necessity when visiting someone's house.”
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