unnecessary
/ʌnˈnɛs.ə.s(ə)ɹɪ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not needed or necessary.
Adjective
Examples
The automatic child-frightener made clowns unnecessary.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Done in addition to requirements; unrequired.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “unnecessary” mean?
Not needed or necessary.
Is “unnecessary” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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