Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word It does not mean something is absolutely required, but often happens due to circumstances.
Necessarily
/ˈnesəsərəli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
More money doesn't necessarily bring more happiness.He doesn't necessarily want to leave his job.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English necessarili and Old French necessaire, it dates back to the Latin necessārius, meaning unavoidable or indispensable.
Usage Statistics:
45 mentions per 1 million words 
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