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nec·es·sar·y

necessary

 
 
pronunciation:
ne s ser i
part of speech: adjective
definition: being something that you must have or must do; needed; required.
Food and water are necessary for life.A TV is not really a necessary thing.It is necessary for you to sign all the forms.
antonyms:
unnecessary
similar words:
basic, needed