NECESSARY
/ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of NECESSARY
(usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.
Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.
"Although I wished to think that all was false, it was yet necessary that I, who thus thought, must in some sense exist."
Unavoidable, inevitable.
"If it is absolutely necessary to use public computers, you should plan ahead and forward your e-mail to a temporary, disposable account."
Determined, involuntary: acting from compulsion rather than free will.
Examples of NECESSARY in a Sentence
- "Although I wished to think that all was false, it was yet necessary that I, who thus thought, must in some sense exist."
- "If it is absolutely necessary to use public computers, you should plan ahead and forward your e-mail to a temporary, disposable account."
Word Details
Is NECESSARY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NECESSARY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NECESSARY uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NECESSARY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | e | c | e | s | s | a | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NECESSARY
100 words from the letters in NECESSARY
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How to Use NECESSARY in Word Games
NECESSARY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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