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necessities

/nɪˈsɛsətiz/

Meanings
noun
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.

Examples :

"I bought a new table out of necessity. My old one was ruined."
thing item

Related Words

Illustration requirements

requirements noun

/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənts/

A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.

"There was a requirement of the government on citizens for paying taxes."

Illustration irresistible

irresistible adjective

/ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbl̩/

Impossile to resist.

"The smell of freshly baked cookies was irresistible; everyone in the kitchen rushed to the counter. "

Illustration philosopher

philosopher noun

/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/

A lover of wisdom.

"My teacher is a philosopher; she always encourages us to think deeply about the world and how we can be better people. "

Illustration overruling

overruling verb

/ˌoʊvərˈruːlɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvəˈruːlɪŋ/

To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.

"The principal was overruling the teacher's decision to cancel the field trip. "

Illustration inevitable

inevitable noun

/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/

Something that is predictable, necessary, or cannot be avoided.

"The inevitable consequence of missing homework is a bad grade. "

Illustration subjection

subjection noun

/sʌbˈdʒɛkʃən/ /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

The act of bringing something under the control of something else.

"The student's opinion was in complete subjection to the teacher's authority in the classroom. "

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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absolutely adverb

/æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/

In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

"My mom is absolutely certain that I need to finish my homework tonight. "

Illustration utilitarian

utilitarian noun

/juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/ /juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/

Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism.

"My father, a practical utilitarian, always chooses the option that benefits the most people in our family. "

Illustration justification

justification noun

/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

A reason, explanation, or excuse which provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.

"Her lateness required a strong justification, as the meeting had already started. "

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indispensable noun

/ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/

A thing that is not dispensable; a necessity.

"Access to clean water is an indispensable for human survival. "

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unavoidable noun

/ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbl/ /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪɾəbl/

Something that cannot be avoided.

"The unavoidable consequence of forgetting your homework is a failing grade. "