Definition and Synonyms for Necessity

Definition of Necessity

1. The condition of being essential or indispensable Noun
2. Anything indispensable Noun

Synonyms for word "necessity"

Semanticaly linked words with "necessity"

Hyponims for word "necessity"

Lexical Analysis for "necessity"

necessary
Adjective
derivation
2
1. absolutely essential
2. absolutely essential
necessitous
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. poor enough to need help from others
necessitate
Verb
derivation
2
1. require as useful, just, or proper
2. require as useful, just, or proper

Etymology for necessity

etymology nonnecessity
etymologically related bear necessities
etymologically related necessariness
etymologically related necessary
etymologically related necessitate
etymological origin of necessite
is derived from make a virtue of necessity
is derived from necessities