necessary

/ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/
noun
  1. Things that are essential for a particular purpose or for life.
    • When camping, pack only the necessaries to keep your bag light.
    • The hotel room had all the necessaries for a comfortable stay.
    • The charity provides the necessaries of life, like food and blankets.
adjective
  1. Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
    • It is necessary to drink plenty of water in hot weather.
    • A valid passport is necessary for international travel.
    • The mechanic said a new battery is necessary to start the car.
  2. Inevitable; unavoidable as a result of natural laws or circumstances.
    • The accident was a necessary consequence of driving too fast on wet roads.
    • Some pain is necessary for healing.
    • Change is a necessary part of growing up.
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