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necessity

English → English

noun//nəˈsesəti//

(requirement) Something that is essential or indispensable for a particular purpose or for life; requirement

In the desert, carrying a large supply of fresh water is a life-saving necessity for any traveler.

(English) In the desert, carrying a large supply of fresh water is a life-saving necessity for any traveler.

The invention of the internet has turned high-speed connectivity from a luxury into a daily necessity for modern businesses.

(English) The invention of the internet has turned high-speed connectivity from a luxury into a daily necessity for modern businesses.

Entry ID: en:en:necessity · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary