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necessary

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adjective

nec·​es·​sary ˈne-sə-ˌser-ē How to pronounce necessary (audio)
1
: absolutely needed : required
Food is necessary for life.
2
a
: of an inevitable nature : inescapable
Death is a necessary feature of the human condition.
b(1)
: logically unavoidable
a necessary conclusion
(2)
: that cannot be denied without contradiction
c
: determined or produced by the previous condition of things
the necessary outcome of the affair
d
: compulsory
Taking the oath of obedience is necessary.

necessary

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noun

plural necessaries
: an indispensable item : essential

Synonyms

Adjective

Noun

Example Sentences

Adjective Some say that Hvorostovsky's Don Giovanni lacks the necessary menace; others find that he tosses his mane about too flamboyantly. Francine Du Plessix Gray, New Yorker, 22 Sept. 2003 From the very outset the eminence of this new creature, the intellectual,  … was inseparable from his necessary indignation. Tom Wolfe, Harper's, June 2000 Our most cataclysmic moments are typically free of gravitas, of necessary thunder; a person dies, but instead of the sky darkening and lightning striking, the sun continues to shine and the birds to sing. Alain de Botton, Harper's, October 1998 Is it really necessary for me to have surgery? The threat of a thunderstorm made it necessary to cancel the picnic. It's not necessary to wear a tie. Food is necessary for life. We had all the necessary ingredients. She took the medicine only when absolutely necessary. Higher prices are a necessary consequence of the company's new services. Noun "I thoroughly understand you," cried Mrs. Norris, " … My dear Sir Thomas, with all my faults I have a warm heart; and, poor as I am, would rather deny myself the necessaries of life than do an ungenerous thing." Jane Austen, Mansfield Park, 1814 I took up the two officers in my hands, put them first into my coat-pockets, and then into every other pocket about me, except my two fobs, and another secret pocket I had no mind should be searched, wherein I had some little necessaries that were of no consequence to any but myself. Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels, 1726 a modest income that provided the family with only the necessaries of life See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The budget item indicates the DOC could also work out contracts with other Florida county facilities for additional staffing that may become available, if necessary. Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Germany made loopholes in its plan to shut down its last plants last week, allowing for two to be re-opened if necessary. Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said Jones moving to center is one of the options to fill that spot, if necessary. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 At Level 3 the grid operator can, if necessary, order rotating outages to bring demand back in line with available supplies. Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Cut a circular window in acorn squash, and insert toothpicks (shortened if necessary) to create window grilles. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 Working in batches if necessary, arrange Brussels sprouts in a single layer in air fryer basket (do no over-crowd). Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 The best groomers will be honest about their limitations and, if necessary, direct you to another groomer who knows a breed better. Kevin Brasler, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 China claims Taiwan as its own territory, to be annexed by force if necessary. Matthew Lee, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022
Noun
Yet its location on a critical trade route through the Strait of Gibraltar and the challenge of Barbary pirates in the vicinity made a more official presence for the American necessary. Graham Cornwell, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 May 2021 Tramontana trotted downstairs, grabbed the necessaries and made the carbonara — but the experience lingered. Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 11 Oct. 2019 Everyday necessaries such as Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco have missed time, too. Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 13 June 2019 The large, refrigerated trailer has fruits, veggies and meat — the necessaries that make up a balanced diet. Ben Brazil, latimes.com, 10 May 2018 Everyday necessaries such as Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco have missed time, too. Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 13 June 2019 The large, refrigerated trailer has fruits, veggies and meat — the necessaries that make up a balanced diet. Ben Brazil, latimes.com, 10 May 2018 Across the way, a 10-year-old mucks out a stall, taking on all the necessaries in caring for her calf. Sharon HoffmannAnd Dan Kelly, kansascity, 13 July 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

Middle English necessarie, from Latin necessarius, from necesse necessary, probably from ne- not + cedere to withdraw — more at no

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of necessary was in the 14th century

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