Necessary

/ˈnɛs.ə.sɛr.i/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Required to be done, achieved, or present; needed; essential.

It is necessary to study for the exam to achieve a passing grade.

Part of the nature of something; unavoidable.

The necessary changes in the system will help improve efficiency.

That which is needed or required.

He packed all the necessary supplies for the camping trip.

Indispensable or vital.

In an emergency, it is necessary to contact the authorities immediately.

From Latin 'necessarius', from 'necessitas'.

necessary evil

Something undesirable that must be accepted in order to achieve a more positive outcome.

necessary steps

Actions that are essential to achieve a goal.

it's necessary

An assertion that something must be done.

necessitate

To make necessary or unavoidable.

necessity

The state of being necessary.

Ness

Just bring the ness, we need it for the project.

Necessity vibes

We're feeling those necessity vibes for this weekend's plans.