necessary
/ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/
ne · ces · sa · ry
ˈnɛ · sə · ˌsɛ · ri
English Definition
adj. needed to be done, achieved, or present; essential
Significado en Español
necesario
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cần thiết
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “necessary”:
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A
essential
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B
optional
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C
unnecessary
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D
dispensable
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A — essential.
“necessary” means adj. needed to be done, achieved, or present; essential
Common questions about “necessary”
What does “necessary” mean?
necessary — adj. needed to be done, achieved, or present; essential. In Chinese: 必要的.
How do you pronounce “necessary”?
necessary is pronounced /ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ne · ces · sa · ry.
Is “necessary” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. necessary appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
