Meaning of the word necessity in English

What does necessity mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

necessity

US /nəˈses.ə.t̬i/
UK /nəˈses.ə.t̬i/
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Noun

1.

the fact of being required or indispensable

Example:
Food and water are basic necessities for survival.
There's no necessity for you to come if you don't want to.
2.

a thing that is needed

Example:
Warm clothes are a necessity in cold climates.
For many, a car is no longer a luxury but a necessity.
3.

the circumstances that make something necessary

Example:
He was forced by necessity to take a second job.
Poverty often creates a necessity for difficult choices.
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