Necessarily

/ˌnɛs.əˈsɛr.ɪ.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

As a necessary result; inevitably.

The weather is not necessarily going to improve by the weekend.

By necessity; unavoidably.

You don't necessarily have to agree with me to have a productive discussion.

In all cases; without exception.

Not all pets are necessarily dogs or cats.

Used to indicate that something will not always happen.

Just because he is wealthy doesn't necessarily mean he is happy.

From Middle English necessarily, from Latin necessarius 'necessary'.

not necessarily

not certain or required

necessarily implies

logically requires or entails

must necessarily

is required or unavoidable

necessary

required to be done, achieved, or present; needed.

necessity

the fact of being required or indispensable.