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of necessity

 

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Adverbial of necessity has 1 sense
  1. inevitably, necessarily, of necessity, needs - in such a manner as could not be otherwise; "it is necessarily so"; "we must needs by objective"

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Term: of necessity

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Used to indicate that something is required or inevitable

Example: He had to leave early, of necessity, as he had an important meeting to attend.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The state or fact of being necessary; a compelling need

Example: In times of war, sacrifices are made out of necessity for the greater good of the nation.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Required or indispensable

Example: The college entrance exams are of necessity for admission to top universities.


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