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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.
the need for something, or something that is needed: [ U ] Don’t you understand the necessity of eating a balanced diet? [ U ] She was forced to take the job out of necessity. [ C ] In my work, a computer is a necessity. (Definition of necessity from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of necessity.
something necessary or indispensable: food, shelter, and other necessities of life. the fact of being necessary or indispensable; indispensability: the necessity of adequate housing. an imperative requirement or need for something: the necessity for a quick decision. Synonyms: demand.
A necessity is something that you must have in order to complete a task. When used in the plural, necessities are items required for a situation but nothing extra. You probably only bring the bare necessities to a sleepover — pajamas and a toothbrush. Sometimes a necessity is a thing you must know how to do.
1. something necessary or indispensable: food, shelter, and other necessities of life. 2. the fact of being necessary or indispensable; indispensability: the necessity of adequate housing. 3. an imperative requirement or need for something: a necessity for a quick decision.
1. a. The condition or quality of being necessary. b. Something necessary: The necessities of life include food, clothing, and shelter. 2. a. Something dictated by invariable physical laws. b. The force exerted by circumstance. 3. The state or fact of being in need. 4. Pressing or urgent need, especially that arising from poverty. Idiom:
[uncountable] the fact that something must happen or be done; the need for something. necessity for something We recognize the necessity for a written agreement. necessity of (doing) something We were discussing the necessity of employing more staff.
necessity. noun. /nəˈsɛsət̮i/. [uncountable] the fact that something must happen or be done; the need for something necessity (for something) We recognize the necessity for a written agreement. necessity (of something/of doing something) We were discussing the necessity of employing more staff. necessity (for somebody) to do something ...
necessity. (nɪsesɪti ) Word forms: plural necessities. 1. uncountable noun. The necessity of something is the fact that it must happen or exist. There is agreement on the necessity of reforms. [ + of] As soon as the necessity for action is over the troops must be withdrawn. Most women, like men, work from economic necessity.
uk / nəˈsesəti / us. necessity noun (NEED) Add to word list. the need for something: There's no financial necessity for her to work. Sewing is something I do out of necessity, not for pleasure. necessity noun (SOMETHING NEEDED) something you need: Most people seem to consider a car a necessity, not a luxury.
