Meaning & Definition of Necessary in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Absolutely needed; required.

  Example Sentence: Water is necessary for all known forms of life.

• Definition: Of such nature as to compel or force to happen.

  Example Sentence: It is necessary to arrive early to avoid traffic.

• Definition: Being essential or indispensable.

  Example Sentence: A passport is necessary for international travel.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'necessarius', from 'necessitas'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: necesario

• French: nécessaire

• German: notwendig

• Russian: необходимый

Related Words

• necessitate: To make necessary or unavoidable.

• necessity: The state of being necessary.

Slang Meanings of necessary

• Meaning: Ness

  Example Sentence: Just bring the ness, we need it for the project.

• Meaning: Necessity vibes

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