necessity

noun

ne·ces·si·ty ni-ˈse-sə-tē How to pronounce necessity (audio)

-ˈse-stē

plural necessities

: the quality or state of being necessary

He questioned the necessity for the change.

: pressure of circumstance

The plane was compelled by necessity to change its course.

: physical or moral compulsion

did it, not because he wanted to, but by necessity

: impossibility of a contrary order or condition

submitting to the necessity imposed by the physical laws of the universe

: the quality or state of being in need

especially : poverty

had come to help them in their necessity

: something that is necessary : requirement

Many families could not afford the bare necessities of life.

: an urgent need or desire

When his father collapsed, an ambulance became a necessity.

Example Sentences

Sunscreen is an absolute necessity for the beach. food, clothes, and other basic necessities 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.

Recent Examples on the Web This feels like an absolute necessity for people who’d rather not accidentally punch holes in their television.

WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 As food prices climb — eggs, fish, meat and poultry are up almost 6 percent from last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — more of us are looking for ways to embrace thrift over convenience, necessity over indulgence.

Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 But their singularity and necessity have been greatly reduced as alternative paths to success become available.

Milan Kordestani, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 Lockdowns, a necessity of a zero-COVID strategy, delivered flat growth year-over-year and negative growth quarter-over-quarter in the second quarter.

Paul Swartz, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 It’s a mindset that’s a necessity during this first month of the Dolphins’ season.

David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 This is when gardening evolved from a necessity to a hobby.

Chris Mckeown, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 Kitchen gardens were often a necessity rather than a choice.

Helen Purcell Montag, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 By the time Baird arrived, the demand — nay, necessity — for lawns that were even more drought-tolerant was imminent.

Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

necessity

noun

ne·ces·si·ty

plural necessities

: the presence or pressure of circumstances that justify or compel a certain course of action

especially : a need to respond or react to a dangerous situation by committing a criminal act

: an affirmative defense originating in common law that the defendant had to commit a criminal act because of the pressure of a situation that threatened a harm greater than that resulting from the act see also choice of evils defense at defense sense 2a compare duress, undue influence

: something that is necessary especially to subsistence

obligated to provide the necessities of food, clothing, and shelter

单词	necessity
释义	necessity noun ne·ces·si·ty ni-ˈse-sə-tē -ˈse-stē plural necessities 1 : the quality or state of being necessary He questioned the necessity for the change. 2 a : pressure of circumstance The plane was compelled by necessity to change its course. b : physical or moral compulsion did it, not because he wanted to, but by necessity c : impossibility of a contrary order or condition submitting to the necessity imposed by the physical laws of the universe 3 : the quality or state of being in need especially : poverty had come to help them in their necessity 4 a : something that is necessary : requirement Many families could not afford the bare necessities of life. b : an urgent need or desire When his father collapsed, an ambulance became a necessity. Phrases of necessity : in such a way that it cannot be otherwise also : as a necessary consequence further changes will occur of necessity Synonyms condition demand essential must must-have necessary need needful requirement requisite sine qua non See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Sunscreen is an absolute necessity for the beach. food, clothes, and other basic necessities 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. Recent Examples on the Web This feels like an absolute necessity for people who’d rather not accidentally punch holes in their television. WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 As food prices climb — eggs, fish, meat and poultry are up almost 6 percent from last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — more of us are looking for ways to embrace thrift over convenience, necessity over indulgence. Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 But their singularity and necessity have been greatly reduced as alternative paths to success become available. Milan Kordestani, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 Lockdowns, a necessity of a zero-COVID strategy, delivered flat growth year-over-year and negative growth quarter-over-quarter in the second quarter. Paul Swartz, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 It’s a mindset that’s a necessity during this first month of the Dolphins’ season. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 This is when gardening evolved from a necessity to a hobby. Chris Mckeown, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 Kitchen gardens were often a necessity rather than a choice. Helen Purcell Montag, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 By the time Baird arrived, the demand — nay, necessity — for lawns that were even more drought-tolerant was imminent. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English necessite, from Anglo-French necessité, from Latin necessitat-, necessitas, from necesse First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing necessity born of necessity by necessity make a virtue (out) of necessity necessity of life necessity is the mother of invention out of necessity of necessity born of necessity by necessity make a virtue (out) of necessity necessity of life necessity is the mother of invention out of necessity of necessity See More Kids Definition necessity noun ne·ces·si·ty ni-ˈse-sə-tē plural necessities 1 : the state of things that forces certain actions The necessity of eating forced her to work. 2 : very great need Call us for help in case of necessity. 3 : the state of being in need : poverty I am forced by necessity to beg. 4 : something that is badly needed He bought a few necessities before his trip. Legal Definition necessity noun ne·ces·si·ty plural necessities 1 a : the presence or pressure of circumstances that justify or compel a certain course of action especially : a need to respond or react to a dangerous situation by committing a criminal act b : an affirmative defense originating in common law that the defendant had to commit a criminal act because of the pressure of a situation that threatened a harm greater than that resulting from the act see also choice of evils defense at defense sense 2a compare duress, undue influence 2 : something that is necessary especially to subsistence obligated to provide the necessities of food, clothing, and shelter necessity noun 1 as in requirement something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable on any road trip, accurate maps are a necessity Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance requirement must necessary essential needful need requisite demand prerequisite precondition condition advantage must-have sine qua non desideratum plus wish desideration edge Antonyms & Near Antonyms luxury extravagance nonnecessity indulgence comfort surplus superfluity nonessential extra surplusage frill amenity See More 2 as in poverty the state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions two years of unemployment had reduced the family to abject necessity Synonyms & Similar Words poverty misery need destitution penury indigence impoverishment pauperism neediness impecuniosity beggary impecuniousness exigency poorness penuriousness deprivation destituteness emergency wretchedness bankruptcy want woe privation rainy day insolvency gutter austerity straitening pinching belt-tightening Antonyms & Near Antonyms affluence richness opulence luxury wealth prosperity wealthiness See More
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