/ˈnesəsəri/
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Meaning
Needed, so that you cannot manage without it.
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Word origin
From Latin necessarius, meaning that cannot be avoided.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- necessarius
- English cognates
- necessity
Examples
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Something necessary is something you need.
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"If necessary" means only if you need to.
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"Not necessary" means you do not have to.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 1: necessary, introduce, although and 7 more words.