Synonyms of necessity
5 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for necessity is inevitability. Other synonyms of necessity are needfulness. The opposite of necessity is luxury.
Synonyms and similar words for necessity
nounThe quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
- necessarinessThe state or characteristic of being necessary.
- inevitabilityThe condition of being inevitable.
- needfulnessThe property of being needful or necessary; necessity.
- certainty
nounSomething necessary; a requisite; something indispensable.
- requisiteAn indispensable item; a requirement.
Opposite of necessity
nounAntonym(s) of “state of being necessary”.
nounAntonym(s) of “something indispensable”.
- luxurySomething desirable but expensive and that one can live without.
Meaning of necessity
- noun The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
- noun The condition of being needy; desperate need; lack.
- noun Something necessary; a requisite; something indispensable.
necessity in other languages
Questions about synonyms of necessity
- What is another word for necessity?
- Necessity has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as inevitability and needfulness.
- What is the opposite of necessity?
- The opposite of necessity is luxury.
- What does necessity mean?
- Necessity means the quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
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