unnecessity

Meanings

• noun

  The absence of necessity or utility.

  - "The unnecessity of buying a new car when the old one still runs."
  - "His decision was based on unnecessity, not on logic."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unnecessity
unruliness , unhappiness , unprofitability

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Variants

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unnecessary

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Etymology

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From un- 'not' + necessity.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unnecessity' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In ancient Greece, the philosopher Diogenes is said to have lived a life of unnecessity, rejecting material possessions and living in a barrel.

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Related Concepts

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1. waste: Unnecessity often leads to waste, both in terms of resources and time.

2. frugality: The opposite of unnecessity is frugality, or the practice of using resources efficiently and avoiding unnecessary expenses.

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Culture

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Unnecessity is a concept that is often discussed in philosophical and ethical contexts, particularly in relation to consumerism and material possessions.

How to Memorize "unnecessity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding an object they don't need, but still clinging to it. Imagine the feeling of letting go and the relief that comes with it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unnecessity' with the idea of simplification and minimalism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'unnecessary' starts with the letter 'u' and rhymes with 'necessity', so you can use the phrase 'unnecessary is to necessity, as u is to ut'

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