Neccessarily vs. Necessarily — What's the Difference?
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Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 11, 2023
"Neccessarily" is a misspelling; the correct form is "necessarily" — in a necessary manner or out of necessity.
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Which is correct: Neccessarily or Necessarily
How to spell Necessarily?
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Neccessarily
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Difference Between Neccessarily and Necessarily
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Key Differences
Recall the base word "necessary," then just add "-ly."
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Oct 11, 2023
Relate it to "essential," where "ess" is the root.
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Oct 11, 2023
Remember, only one "c" before the "ess."
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Oct 11, 2023
Think of "ess" as the center; no double "c."
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Oct 11, 2023
Think of the phrase "It's necessary to spell necessarily with one 'c.'"
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Definitions
Necessarily
Inevitably; without choice.
He necessarily had to attend the meeting.
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Necessarily
Necessarily means as an inevitable consequence or result.
If it rains, we won't necessarily cancel the event.
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Necessarily
By or of necessity; as a matter of compulsion.
We'll act necessarily to ensure safety.
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Necessarily
In such a manner by nature; inherently.
The task is not necessarily difficult.
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Necessarily
Inevitably; of necessity.
It is not necessarily true that children get their morals from their parents.
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Aug 29, 2023
Necessarily
In such a manner as could not be otherwise;
It is necessarily so
We must needs by objective
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Necessarily
As a highly likely consequence;
We are necessarily bound for federalism in Europe
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FAQs
What is the pronunciation of necessarily?
Necessarily is pronounced as /nəˈsesərəli/.
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Oct 11, 2023
Which vowel is used before necessarily?
"A" as in "a necessarily tough decision."
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Oct 11, 2023
What is the singular form of necessarily?
"Necessarily" is an adverb and does not have a singular form.
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What is the verb form of necessarily?
"Necessarily" is an adverb; it doesn't have a verb form. However, "necessitate" is a related verb.
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Oct 11, 2023
Which preposition is used with necessarily?
It varies based on context; "of" can be used as in "not necessarily of importance."
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Oct 11, 2023
Why is it called necessarily?
It's derived from "necessary" with the adverbial suffix "-ly" to indicate manner or degree.
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Oct 11, 2023
What is the plural form of necessarily?
Adverbs like "necessarily" don't have plural forms.
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Oct 11, 2023
Is necessarily a negative or positive word?
"Necessarily" is neutral but can have positive or negative connotations based on context.
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Is necessarily a vowel or consonant?
"Necessarily" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Is necessarily a countable noun?
No, "necessarily" is an adverb and isn't counted.
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Which conjunction is used with necessarily?
Any conjunction can be used based on the context, such as "and" or "or."
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What is a stressed syllable in necessarily?
The second syllable, "ces," is stressed.
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Oct 11, 2023
What is the third form of necessarily?
"Necessarily" does not have verb forms.
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Oct 11, 2023
Which article is used with necessarily?
Typically "a" or "the" can be used depending on the sentence.
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Is the necessarily term a metaphor?
No, "necessarily" is not a metaphor on its own, but it can be used in metaphorical contexts.
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How is necessarily used in a sentence?
Not all problems necessarily have a simple solution.
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Oct 11, 2023
Which determiner is used with necessarily?
It can be used with any determiner depending on the context.
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Oct 11, 2023
What is the first form of necessarily?
"Necessarily" does not have verb forms.
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Oct 11, 2023
What is the second form of necessarily?
"Necessarily" does not have verb forms.
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Oct 11, 2023
Is necessarily a collective noun?
No, "necessarily" is not a collective noun.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.