necessarily
UK: /ˌnes.əˈser.əl.i/ | US: /ˌnes.əˈser.əl.i/
adv. as a necessary result; unavoidably
adv. in an essential manner; indispensably
necessarily = necessary<required> + ly<adverb suffix>
- necessary (from Latin necessarius "unavoidable, indispensable," derived from necesse "unavoidable, inevitable")
- ly (Old English adverbial suffix indicating manner or quality)
Etymology Origin:
The word "necessarily" stems from the Latin necessarius, which conveyed inevitability or compulsion. The root necesse (meaning "unavoidable") reflects ancient notions of fate or obligation. Over time, the suffix -ly was added in English to form an adverb, preserving the core idea of inevitability while adapting it to grammatical function. The word's evolution mirrors the logical progression from "compelled by nature" to "inescapably true."
Success does not necessarily come from hard work alone.
The plan will necessarily involve some risks.
Higher prices do not necessarily mean better quality.
The rules must necessarily apply to everyone equally.
His absence necessarily delayed the project.