Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A requirement or an unavoidable need.
Necessity
/nəˈsesəti/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
Water is a necessity for life.Some people question the necessity of high-priced phones.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word necessitas, which means unavoidable or indispensable. First recorded use dates back to Middle English, reflecting its roots in Roman traditions.
Usage Statistics:
16 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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