Necessity - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |nəˈsesətɪ|  American pronunciation of the word necessity
Brit.  |nɪˈsesɪtɪ|  British pronunciation of the word necessity

noun

- the condition of being essential or indispensable
- anything indispensable (syn: essential, necessary, requirement, requisite)

Extra examples

Sunscreen is an absolute necessity for the beach.

Getting plenty of rest is a necessity.

Without a car, living close to work is a necessity.

All we took with us on our hiking trip were the bare necessities.

There is agreement on the necessity of reforms.

She saw books as a necessity, not a luxury.

A car is an absolute necessity if you live in the country.

A lot of families cannot even afford to buy the basic necessities of life.

He emphasized the necessity for good planning and management.

This illustrates the necessity of keeping accurate records of your work.

Many teachers are now questioning the necessity of formal exams.

He only remained with the group out of necessity.

I'm afraid it's become a matter of economic necessity.

Taxes are a regrettable necessity.

Necessity is the mother of invention. посл.

Word forms

noun
singular: necessity
plural: necessities
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