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

  • (..) at least another week. You know, you are very good at what you do. Thank you. I was prepared to surrender my body to Clouseau if it was necessary. Why did you do it? I didn't. I said I was prepared to. Aren't you a little bit proud of me? (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther
  • (..) When we find the fingerprints- If you find the fingerprints - You are both in trouble. But- But if we- Do what is necessary... and conventional. I am calling in outside help. The famous French detective who recovered the Pink Panther the last time it was stolen. What was his name? (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther