Necessity (Noun)
Meaning 1
The condition of being essential or indispensable.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Water is a necessity for human survival, and many people around the world struggle to access it.
- In times of war, rationing food and supplies becomes a necessity to ensure the survival of the population.
- For many low-income families, having two working parents is a necessity to make ends meet.
- A good education is a necessity for success in today's competitive job market.
- A reliable internet connection has become a necessity for many businesses to function effectively.
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Meaning 2
Anything indispensable; "food and shelter are necessities of life"; "the essentials of the good life"; "allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions"; "a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).