Definition

In a way that shows something is needed or required, often due to lack or hardship.

Example

The charity provided food necessitously to those in need during the crisis.

Conversation

I noticed you were acting a bit necessitously yesterday at the store.

Yeah, I was trying to get everything before they ran out.

I get that; sometimes you have to shop necessitously to find what you need.

Exactly! It’s always a rush when things are on sale.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Necessitously → It is formed from "necessitas" (from Latin, meaning necessity) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner of). The word "necessitously" means in a manner that is necessary or required.

Memory Tip

Think of 'necessity' to remember that 'necessitously' means acting in a necessary way.

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