UNNECESSARY

unnecessary, unneeded

(adjective) not necessary

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

unnecessary (comparative more unnecessary, superlative most unnecessary)

Not needed or necessary.

Done in addition to requirements; unrequired.

Synonyms

• (not needed): superfluous, unneeded, needless, innecessary

• (in addition to requirements): additional, innecessary

Antonyms

• (not needed): necessary, needed

• (in addition to requirements): required, mandatory

Source: Wiktionary


Un*nec"es*sa*ry, a.

Definition: Not necessary; not required under the circumstances; unless; needless; as, unnecessary labor, care, or rigor.

– Un*nec"es*sa*ri*ly, adv.

– Un*nec"es*sa*ri*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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