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unnecessary

un·nec·es·sar·y

unnecessary

 
 
pronunciation:
uhn ne s seI ri
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part of speech: adjective
definition: not needed or required.
It is unnecessary to carry an umbrella on such a fine day.
synonyms:
needless
antonyms:
essential, necessary
similar words:
surplus
derivation: unnecessarily (adv.)
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