unnecessary

Meanings

• adjective

  Not required; superfluous.

  - "The extra features on this new model are unnecessary."
  - "It is unnecessary to bring an umbrella today as the weather is sunny."

• adjective

  Doing or having something that is not required, wanted, or essential.

  - "Spending money on luxury items when you have bills to pay is unnecessary."
  - "The unnecessary delay caused by the traffic jam frustrated everyone."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

mandatory , required , necessary , needed

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Synonyms

additional , innecessary , innecessary , needless , superfluous , unneeded

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unnecessary
unprecedented , unintended , unrestrained

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Variants

List of all variants of unnecessary that leads to same result
unnecessary

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Before the 15th century, the term 'unnecessary' was composed of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'needful' (meaning 'requiring or deserving attention or action').

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unnecessary' contains the letters 'un' and 'essential'.

2. The term 'unnecessary' was first used in English during the late Middle English period.

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Related Concepts

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1. superfluous: Related concept: something that is not essential or necessary.

2. redundant: Related concept: something that is repeated or unnecessary.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'unnecessary' has been used to describe characters, actions, or elements that do not contribute to the overall plot or theme of a story. In art, unnecessary objects or elements can be used to add intrigue or depth to a piece.

How to Memorize "unnecessary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene where someone is adding extra features to an object that is not needed.
   - Visualize a person carrying an umbrella on a sunny day.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unnecessary' with the idea of something not required or wanted.
   - Connect the word with the idea of excess or redundancy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unneeded is Useless' to remember the meaning of unnecessary.

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