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1. necessity

noun. ['nəˈsɛsəti, nəˈsɛsɪti'] the condition of being essential or indispensable.

Etymology

  • necessity (English)
  • necessite (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • necessite (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. necessity

noun. ['nəˈsɛsəti, nəˈsɛsɪti'] anything indispensable.

Etymology

  • necessity (English)
  • necessite (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • necessite (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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