Definition of necessarily

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  • necessarily is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • necessarily is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
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Definition of necessarily

  • in such a manner as could not be otherwise (adverb)

    Examples

    1. it is necessarily so

    Synonyms

    1. inevitably
    2. needs
    3. of necessity
  • in an essential manner (adverb)

    Examples

    1. such expenses are necessarily incurred

    Synonyms

    1. needfully

See definition of necessarily in Merriam Webster