English word

Necessary

Definitions

adjective

  1. absolutely needed : required
  2. of an inevitable nature : inescapable
  3. logically unavoidable
  4. that cannot be denied without contradiction
  5. determined or produced by the previous condition of things
  6. compulsory

Synonyms for necessary

Closest evidence-backed alternatives.

  • required
  • mandatory
  • compulsory
  • incumbent
  • must
  • requirement
  • necessity