unnecessary — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

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

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