Kilo Lingo

/ˈnesəsəri/

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Translation

Needed, so that you cannot manage without it.

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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This word is part of lesson 25.