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Updated June 2026
Not needed, required, or essential for a particular purpose. It describes something superfluous or avoidable.
“Taking unnecessary risks could jeopardise the success of the project.”
/ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)rɪ /, /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.rɪ/
un·nec·es·sar·y
Contains four E's and four N's; UN- prefix and double N pattern
Worth 14 points; excellent for using multiple N's and E's
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