necessity
/nəˈsesəti/
ne · ces · si · ty
nə · ˈses · ə · ti
English Definition
n. something essential
Significado en Español
necesidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự cần thiết, nhu yếu phẩm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ness(essence)+ity(noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “necessity”:
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A
luxury
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B
requirement
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C
option
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D
possibility
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B — requirement.
“necessity” means n. something essential
Common questions about “necessity”
What does “necessity” mean?
necessity — n. something essential. In Chinese: 必需品，必要性.
How do you pronounce “necessity”?
necessity is pronounced /nəˈsesəti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ne · ces · si · ty.
Is “necessity” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. necessity appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “necessity”?
ness(essence)+ity(noun)
