Definitions

1. noun

the fact or state of being necessary; a thing that must be done or provided.

“The company’s financial situation made it a necessity to cut costs.”

2. noun

a thing that is essential or indispensable.

“A good education is a necessity for success in life.”

3. noun

the state of being forced to do something.

“The necessity of the situation led him to make a difficult decision.”

4. noun

the state of being unavoidable.

“The necessity of the situation made it impossible to avoid the issue.”