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单词 nonnecessity
释义

nonnecessity

noun

non·​ne·​ces·​si·​ty ˌnän-ni-ˈse-sə-tē How to pronounce nonnecessity (audio)
-ˈse-stē
plural nonnecessities
1
: the condition of not being necessary
… the issues being raised go well beyond legalities underlying the necessity or nonnecessity for an environmental impact statement. Chemical and Engineering News
2
: something that is not a necessity : something inessential or unnecessary
… I had no intimation that … the government would permit shipment of such nonnecessities. Neil G. Carey

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

nonnecessity

noun

as in incidental

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • incidental
  • nonessential
  • luxury
  • habiliment(s)
  • equipment
  • filler
  • subsidiary
  • extra
  • auxiliary
  • embroidery
  • furnishings
  • appurtenances
  • bells and whistles
  • trappings
  • enhancement
  • accompaniment
  • frill
  • paraphernalia
  • additive
  • complement
  • amenity
  • ornament
  • trimming
  • doodad
  • supplement
  • adornment
  • decoration
  • garnish
  • option
  • embellishment
  • trim
  • appendage
  • adapter
  • accessory
  • appliance
  • attachment
  • accessary
  • adaptor
  • adjunct
  • add-on
  • accouterment
  • accoutrement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • requirement
  • necessity
  • essential
  • requisite
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