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Definition of necessarily

necessarily

/ˌnɛs.əˈsɛr.əl.i/
nec · es · sar · i · ly
Adjective:necessary
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• adverb

1

As anecessary, logical, or inevitable result; unavoidably.

Example

"A higher price does not necessarily mean that the product is of better quality."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly used in negative constructions (such as 'not necessarily') to indicate that something is possible or true in some cases, but not guaranteed or automatic in every situation.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'necessary' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Latin 'necessarius' (unavoidable, indispensable).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Necessarily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/necessarily
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