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1. necessary

adjective. ['ˈnɛsəˌsɛri'] absolutely essential.

Etymology

  • necessarye (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • necessaire (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Necessary

  • actuary
  • ancillary
  • apothecary
  • arbitrary
  • arbitrary
  • aviary
  • budgetary
  • contemporary
  • customary
  • deflationary
  • dictionary
  • dietary
  • dignitary
  • disciplinary
  • discretionary
  • disinflationary
  • dispensary
  • diversionary
  • diversionary
  • dromedary

How do you pronounce necessary?

Pronounce necessary as ˈnɛsəˌsɛri.

US - How to pronounce necessary in American English

UK - How to pronounce necessary in British English

How to spell necessary? Is it neccessary? Or necesario? Common misspellings are:

  • neccessary
  • necesario

Sentences with necessary


1. Adjective
You may add more water, a teaspoon at a time, if necessary to achieve a smooth dough.

2. necessary

adjective. ['ˈnɛsəˌsɛri'] unavoidably determined by prior circumstances.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • necessarye (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • necessaire (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. necessary

noun. ['ˈnɛsəˌsɛri'] anything indispensable.

Etymology

  • necessarye (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • necessaire (Old French (842-ca. 1400))