How do you use "necessary" in a sentence?

A valid passport is necessary for international travel. Is it really necessary to arrive so early? She made the necessary arrangements for the meeting.

necessary

Q: What does "necessary" mean?

Needed or essential for a particular purpose 'Necessary' describes something that is needed or essential for a particular purpose. It implies that without it, a goal cannot be achieved or a situation cannot function properly.

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Meaning: Needed or essential for a particular purpose

必要的，必需的，不可或缺的

necesario, imprescindible

必要な、必須の、不可欠な

필요한, 필수적인, 불가결한

'Necessary' describes something that is needed or essential for a particular purpose. It implies that without it, a goal cannot be achieved or a situation cannot function properly.

「necessary」描述某事物对于特定目的是需要的或必不可少的。它暗示没有它，目标就无法实现或情况就无法正常运作。

«Necessary» describe algo que se necesita o es esencial para un propósito particular. Implica que sin ello, un objetivo no puede lograrse o una situación no puede funcionar correctamente.

「necessary」は特定の目的のために必要または不可欠なものを表します。それがなければ目標を達成できない、または状況が適切に機能しないことを意味します。

'Necessary'는 특정 목적을 위해 필요하거나 필수적인 것을 나타냅니다. 그것이 없으면 목표를 달성할 수 없거나 상황이 제대로 기능할 수 없다는 것을 암시합니다.

Examples

A valid passport is necessary for international travel.
国际旅行需要有效护照。
Un pasaporte válido es necesario para viajar al extranjero.
国際旅行には有効なパスポートが必要です。
해외여행에는 유효한 여권이 필요합니다.
Is it really necessary to arrive so early?
真的有必要这么早到吗？
¿Es realmente necesario llegar tan temprano?
そんなに早く到着する必要が本当にありますか？
그렇게 일찍 도착할 필요가 정말 있나요?
She made the necessary arrangements for the meeting.
她为会议做了必要的安排。
Ella hizo los arreglos necesarios para la reunión.
彼女は会議に必要な手配をしました。
그녀는 회의에 필요한 준비를 마쳤습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'necessarius' meaning 'unavoidable' or 'indispensable', from 'necesse' meaning 'inevitable' (possibly from ne- 'not' + cedere 'to yield'). One of the most commonly misspelt words in English.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal