Necessities: meaning, definitions and examples

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necessities

 

[ nษชหˆsษ›sษชtiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

basic needs

The necessities are the fundamental requirements that are essential for survival or a basic standard of living. They include things like food, water, shelter, and clothing.

Synonyms

basics, essentials, requirements

Examples of usage

  • People all around the world struggle to afford the necessities of life.
  • Access to clean water is one of the most important necessities for human health.
  • She couldn't afford all the necessities for her family, so she had to seek help from a charity.
  • The government provides assistance to those who are unable to meet their basic necessities.
  • Having a job is crucial for being able to afford the necessities of life.

Translations

Translations of the word "necessities" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น necessidades

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคตเคถเฅเคฏเค•เคคเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Notwendigkeiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebutuhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะพะฑั…ั–ะดะฝะพัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potrzeby

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟ…่ฆๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nรฉcessitรฉs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ necesidades

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ihtiyaรงlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•„์ˆ˜ํ’ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุถุฑูˆุฑูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potล™eby

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potreby

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟ…้œ€ๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potrebe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nauรฐsynjar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะถะตั‚ั‚ั–ะปั–ะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒญแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ehtiyaclar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ necesidades

Etymology

The word 'necessities' originated from the Latin word 'necessitas', meaning 'unavoidable need or want'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to essential requirements or needs. The concept of necessities has been a fundamental aspect of human survival throughout history, shaping societal structures and economic systems.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,973 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.