Necessary
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Required, essential, or indispensable for a particular purpose or outcome. It describes something that must be done, obtained, or present for a desired result to be achieved.
“Proper training is necessary before operating the machinery.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/
Syllables
nec·es·sar·y
Related Words
Antonyms
inessentialunnecessary
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Wordle
Nine letters with double 'S'; contains NECES- prefix
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; very common word with strategic letter placement
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