that is needed for a purpose or a reason; synonym essential; Extra Examples She has the qualities necessary to be a successful teacher.

(for somebody/something) (to do something) that is needed for a purpose or a reason. synonym essential. It may be necessary to buy a new one.

There are 25 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word necessary, nine of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...

[uncountable] the fact that something must happen or be done; the need for something. necessity for something We recognize the necessity for a written ...

essential extremely important and completely necessary, because without it something cannot exist, be made or be successful: Experience is essential for this ...

a thing that you must have and cannot manage without. Many people cannot even afford basic necessities such as food and clothing.

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essential extremely important and completely necessary, because without it something cannot exist, be made, or be successful:Experience is essential for this ...

​used to say that something is possibly true but not definitely or always true. Biggest doesn't necessarily mean best. It isn't necessarily true that sugar ...

to make something necessary; necessitate something; Recent financial scandals have necessitated changes in agency procedures.