Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
of necessity
phrase
/əv nɪˈsɛsɪti/
Definition
as a result of something that must happen or cannot be avoided
Examples
- She knew, of necessity, that she had to adapt to the new environment.
- Many changes were made, of necessity, to improve safety protocols.
- He arrived late, but of necessity, he had a good reason for it.
Meaning
The term “of necessity” is used to indicate that something is required or essential due to circumstances.
Synonyms
- inevitably
- necessarily
- unavoidably
