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Meaning of unnecessary
Not needed or justified
Etymology of unnecessary
The word "unnecessary" has its roots in the Latin words "non" meaning "not" and "necessarius" meaning "necessary", with the prefix "un-" added to indicate negation, and has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is not needed or required
Synonyms
unnecessary
needless
redundant
superfluous
excessive
unwarranted
unjustified
unrequired
dispensable
avoidable
expendable
gratuitous
pointless
purposeless
futile
idle
useless
unproductive
fruitless
vain
otiose
unessential
nonessential
inessential
unneeded
unwanted
supererogatory
excess
surplus
extra
spare
Definitions
- Not necessary or justified, able to be done without
- * Not required or needed to achieve a particular goal or purpose
Usage Examples
- The new policy has made the old procedure unnecessary
- * She felt that the extra cost was unnecessary
- * The doctor said that the surgery was unnecessary and that the patient could be treated with medication
Antonyms
necessary
needed
required
essential
vital
crucial
indispensable
required
mandatory
compulsory
obligatory
needed
requisite
demanded
called-for
justified
warranted
reasonable
sensible
useful
purposeful
productive