Necessarily
ˌnesəˈserəli
Definitions
In such a manner as to be inevitable or required; as a result; inevitably.
ˌnesəˈserəli
As a result; inevitably.
The project will necessarily involve a team of experts.
💡 Simply: Like when something *has* to happen, no matter what. Imagine you forgot your umbrella; it's necessarily going to rain on you!
👶 For kids: When something MUST happen.
More Examples
To understand the concept fully, one must necessarily consider all aspects.
A good diet necessarily includes fruits and vegetables.
The new law will necessarily impact local businesses.
How It's Used
"He will necessarily have to face the consequences."
"The evidence presented necessarily influenced the jury's decision."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
not necessarily
Used to indicate that something is not always true or the case; not inevitably or automatically.
"Just because he's rich doesn't mean he's happy; wealth is not necessarily happiness."
From Middle English *necessarili*, from Latin *necessārius* ('necessary') + -ly (adverbial suffix).
The word's usage has remained relatively stable over time, consistently indicating inevitability or requirement.
Memory tip
Think of 'necessary' - what is necessary will necessarily happen.
Word Origin
"necessary, unavoidable"