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necessary

necessary

Meaning of necessary

English

needed in order to do something or get a result

Deutsch

für einen Zweck oder eine Aufgabe unbedingt erforderlich

necessary

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈnesəsəri/
American English
/ˈnesəˌseri/

necessary with German translation

necessary usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

A signature is necessary.

Eine Unterschrift ist notwendig.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The appointment is necessary for registration.

Der Termin ist notwendig für die Anmeldung.

necessary synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between necessary, essential, vital, mandatory, compulsory, crucial, and indispensable

🇬🇧English

stronger: absolutely necessary

B2very often

ENGood communication is essential to teamwork.

🇬🇧English

extremely important, often for survival or success

B2often

ENRegular exercise is vital for good health.

🇬🇧English

required by a rule or law

B2often

ENWearing seat belts is mandatory in many countries.

🇬🇧English

required by law or rules, more common in British English

B2often

ENSchool uniforms are compulsory in many British schools.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

decisive, of key importance

B2very often

ENTiming was crucial to the plan's success.

I
🇬🇧English
indispensable

impossible to do without; more formal

C1rare word

ENHer experience was indispensable to the success of the project.

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What does necessary mean?

needed in order to do something or get a result

How do you pronounce necessary?

necessary is pronounced [ˈnesəsəri].

How is necessary used in a sentence?

Eine Unterschrift ist notwendig. Translation: A signature is necessary.

Is necessary part of Study Supplies vocabulary?

Yes, necessary can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is necessary part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, necessary can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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