necessarily

nec·es·sar·i·ly

adv \ˌne-sə-ˈser-ə-lē\

Definition of NECESSARILY

1

: of necessity : unavoidably

2

: as a logical result or consequence

Examples of NECESSARILY

1. <the argument that the existence of the universe necessarily implies the existence of an all-powerful being responsible for creating it>

First Known Use of NECESSARILY

15th century

Related to NECESSARILY

Synonyms: ineluctably, inescapably, inevitably, ipso facto, needs, perforce, unavoidably

Antonyms: unnecessarily

Related Words: involuntarily

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Rhymes with NECESSARILY

arbitrarily, customarily, honorarily, legendarily, literarily, militarily, momentarily, ordinarily, secondarily, temporarily, voluntarily