| word | necessity |
|---|---|
| definition | noun The necessity of something is the fact that it must happen or exist . There is agreement on the necessity of reforms. As soon as the necessity for action is over the troops must be withdrawn. Most women, like men, work from economic necessity. Some people have to lead stressful lifestyles out of necessity. A necessity is something that you must have in order to live properly or do something. Water is a basic necessity of life. ...food, fuel and other daily necessities. A situation or action that is a necessity is necessary and cannot be avoided . The President pleaded that strong rule from the centre was a regrettable, but temporary necessity. |
| inflections | necessities |
| cefr-level | B2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b2
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