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necessity Definition and Meaning in English (necessity definition)

noun
Synonyms:requirementessentialprerequisite
Quick Answer • Definition

Necessity definition: The fact of being required or indispensable.

Definitions of Necessity

  1. 1noun

    The fact of being required or indispensable.

  2. 2noun

    A thing that is needed or wanted.

Example Sentences

“Water is a basic necessity for life.”

“There is no necessity to rush; we have plenty of time.”

“The invention was born out of necessity.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

luxuryoptionsuperfluity

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adjectivenecessary
adverbnecessarily

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Necessity definition: The fact of being required or indispensable.
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'Necessity' translates to 'necessity' in English. Necessity definition: The fact of being required or indispensable.
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