unnecessary

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Pronunciation

IPA /ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ /

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Adjective

unnecessary adjective

Not needed or necessary.“The automatic child-frightener made clowns unnecessary.”
Done in addition to requirements; unrequired.

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Synonyms

additional innecessary needless superfluous unneeded inessential uncalled-for gratuitous spare redundant extra excess surplus supererogatory reserve supernumerary unessential nonessential

Antonyms

mandatory required necessary needed

Associated

roughness duplication harmful risks burden expense excessive delays suffering harm complexity procedures

Rhymes

extraordinary contemporary contrary sanctuary solitary arbitrary wary ordinary tarry emissary

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