Meaning & Definition of word "Necessarily"
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Necessarily
/ˌnɛs.əˈsɛr.ɪ.li/
adverb:
- 1. As a necessary result; inevitably.
- Example: The weather is not necessarily going to improve by the weekend.
- 2. By necessity; unavoidably.
- Example: You don't necessarily have to agree with me to have a productive discussion.
- 3. In all cases; without exception.
- Example: Not all pets are necessarily dogs or cats.
- 4. Used to indicate that something will not always happen.
- Example: Just because he is wealthy doesn't necessarily mean he is happy.
Etymology
From Middle English necessarily, from Latin necessarius 'necessary'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
not necessarily:
not certain or required
necessarily implies:
logically requires or entails
must necessarily:
is required or unavoidable
Related Words
necessary:
required to be done, achieved, or present; needed.
necessity:
the fact of being required or indispensable.