necessary

Definition

  • adjective: so important that you must do it or have it
  • adjective: of an inevitable nature
  • synonyms: absolute, apodictic, backhouse

Examples

  • There is no 'necessary connection' between what is legal and what is moral. [=what is legal does not always have to be moral and what is moral does not always have to be legal]

  • Higher prices are a 'necessary consequence' of the company's new services.

  • I'll 'do the necessary' [=do whatever is necessary] to get the job done.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Mac. He was a good soldier. He was... my friend. Goodbye, bro. Blazer One, I repeat, extraction necessary. Say again, Blazer One. Say again. Roger, Blazer One. hours. Damn bastards. They say we're still in too far. They can't risk coming in. (..)
    1987 Predator