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Necessitated: meaning, definitions and examples

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necessitated

 

[ nɪˈsɛsɪteɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to make necessary

To necessitate means to make something necessary or unavoidable. It is often used in contexts where a particular action, event, or situation requires or demands something else to take place.

Synonyms

demand, entail, make necessary, require

Examples of usage

  • The heavy rains necessitated emergency repairs to the roof.
  • Her injury necessitated a longer recovery time.
  • The new regulations necessitate changes in the company's policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "necessitated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 necessitado

🇮🇳 आवश्यकता

🇩🇪 erforderlich gemacht

🇮🇩 diperlukan

🇺🇦 вимагав

🇵🇱 wymuszony

🇯🇵 必要とされた

🇫🇷 nécessité

🇪🇸 necesitado

🇹🇷 zorunlu kılmak

🇰🇷 필요하게 하다

🇸🇦 تطلب

🇨🇿 nutný

🇸🇰 nevyhnutný

🇨🇳 迫使

🇸🇮 nujno

🇮🇸 nauðsynlegt

🇰🇿 қажет

🇬🇪 აუცილებლად

🇦🇿 zəruri

🇲🇽 necesitado

Etymology

The word 'necessitate' originates from the Latin word 'necessitare', which means 'to make necessary' or 'to compel'. This term is derived from 'necessitas', meaning 'necessity', which in turn comes from the root 'necesse', meaning 'unavoidable' or 'inevitable'. The transition from Latin to Middle English introduced this word into the English lexicon, where it has been in use since at least the 15th century. Over time, 'necessitate' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, often relating to circumstances that compel a particular course of action or outcome. Its usage in modern English reflects a variety of contexts in which one condition leads to or requires another to occur.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,998 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.