Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
necessarily
adverb
/ˌnɛs.əˈsɛr.ɪ.li/
Definition
in such a manner that is unavoidable; as a result.
Examples
- You don’t necessarily have to attend the meeting to get the information.
- Just because it’s raining doesn’t necessarily mean the game will be canceled.
Meaning
The term ‘necessarily’ refers to a situation that must be true or must occur. It indicates that something is essential or required.
Synonyms
- inevitably
- certainly
- automatically
- requiredly
