necessities
/nɪˈsɛsətiz/
Meanings
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noun
The things that are required, necessary, or essential for the proper functioning or existence of something.
- "The necessities of daily life include food, water, and shelter."
- "Despite his wealth, he could not meet all the necessities of his family."
- "The necessities for a successful business include a good location and a reliable workforce."
Antonyms
luxury , contingency , impossibility
Synonyms
certainty , inevitability
Rhymes
Words rhyming with necessitiescomplexities , obligations , prestidigitations
Variants
List of all variants of necessities that leads to same resultnecessities , necessity , of necessity
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin necessitas, meaning 'need' or 'requirement'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word necessities is derived from the Latin word necessitas, which means 'need' or 'requirement'.
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In the Bible, the word necessities is used to refer to the basic needs of life, such as food and shelter.
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The word necessities is often used in business and economics to refer to the minimum amount of resources or inputs required to produce a good or service.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
requirements: Similar to necessities, but often used to refer to specific needs or conditions that must be met in order for something to function or be considered valid.
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essentials: Synonymous with necessities, but often used to refer specifically to the most important or basic things needed for a particular purpose.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature and art, necessities often represent basic human needs and desires, and can be used to explore themes of survival, sustenance, and necessity versus luxury.
How to Memorize "necessities"
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visualize
- Imagine a list of the things you need to survive, such as food, water, shelter, and clothing.
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associate
- Associate the word necessities with the image of a person holding a list of basic needs.
- Think of the word necessities as a synonym for the word essentials. -
mnemonics
- Use the acronym N-E-C-C-E-S-S-I-T-I-E-S to remember the necessities: Nourishment, Environment, Clothing, Comfort, Shelter, Information, Security, and Support.
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