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necessary in Malay

perlu

/ˈnɛs.ə.sɹi//ˈnɛs.əˌsɛ.ɹi/

necessary in Malay: perlu. In English, necessary means required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.

Malay words for necessary

needed, required
perlu

English meaning of necessary

  1. adjective Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.
  2. adjective Unavoidable, inevitable.
  3. adjective Determined, involuntary: acting from compulsion rather than free will.
  4. noun A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.

Full definition of necessary

necessary in a sentence

  • Although I wished to think that all was false, it was yet necessary that I, who thus thought, must in some sense exist.
  • It is absolutely necessary that you call and confirm your appointment.
  • If it is absolutely necessary to use public computers, you should plan ahead and forward your e-mail to a temporary, disposable account.

Synonyms of necessary

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Questions about necessary in Malay

What is the meaning of necessary in Malay?
Necessary in Malay is perlu.
Apakah maksud necessary dalam bahasa Melayu?
Necessary: perlu.
What does necessary mean in English?
Necessary means required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.

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