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needful

/ˈniːdfəl/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Required or essential for a particular purpose; necessary.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈniːdfəl/



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Antonyms

needless
Rhymes
Words rhyming with needful
fulfill , compel , heel , reel
Homophones
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  1. Needle (en) : A slender, usually cylindrical, pointed piece of metal or other material used to sew or for other purposes.

  2. Needle (en) : A thin, pointed tool used to draw liquid from a container or to test the quality of liquids.


Variants
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needful , needfully , needfulness , needfulnesses , needfuls
Forms
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needfuls, needfulness


Etymology
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Old English nydful, from nyd 'necessity' + ful 'full'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'needful' is often used in legal contexts to describe what is required by law.

  2. The term 'needful' is also used in the field of medicine to describe necessary medical treatments or procedures.


Related Concepts
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  1. Necessity: The state of being essential or indispensable.

  2. Requisite: Required or necessary for a particular purpose.


Culture
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In literature, 'needful' has been used to describe essential or necessary things, such as food, water, shelter, and clothing. In art, 'needful' can refer to the necessity of creating or experiencing art.

How to Memorize "needful"

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