unnecessary (/ʌnˈnes.ə.ser.i/)
adjective · Intermediate · Adjectives
🔊 /ʌnˈnes.ə.ser.i/
Meaning
Meaning: not needed
Not needed and able to be avoided.
Examples
🗣 Buying a third umbrella was unnecessary since we already had two at home.
Etymology
From ‘un-‘ plus ‘necessary’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to point out waste or excess.
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Tags: need, negative