necessity

• Substantiv, das etwas Notwendiges oder Unentbehrliches bezeichnet oder den Zustand der Notwendigkeit.

A noun referring to something that is essential or indispensable, or the condition of being required.

1. Essential conditionB2formal

   The state or fact of being required or unavoidable.

   Notwendigkeit

   • Food and water are a matter of necessity for survival.
   • The necessity of regular exercise cannot be overstated.
   • She understood the necessity of following the safety protocols.

   Synonymeconditiondemandessentialmustneedprerequisiterequirementrequisitesine qua non

2. Indispensable itemB1formal

   Something that is absolutely needed in a particular situation.

   Notwendigkeit

   • A warm coat is a necessity in winter.
   • He packed only the bare necessities for the trip.
   • A computer has become a necessity for most office workers.

   Synonymeessentialimperativeneedprerequisiterequirementrequisitevital

   Antonymeextravaganceindulgenceluxury