Meanings
- uncountableThe state or characteristic of being unnecessary.
In the sad case of Paris Hilton, whose sheer unnecessariness epitomizes her career, her unnecessary accessory of choice is an SUV.
2007 June 15, Karen von Hahn, “Unnecessary Accessories of the Rich and Famous”, in Globe and Mail, retrieved 30 Aug 20092 more examples
The unavoidableness of which effects hath carried some of their Casuists into an opinion, of the unnecessariness of devotion in these holy businesses: so as one says . . . "Though it be convenient, that the Communicant should have actual devotion; yet, it is not necessary."
1808, Josiah Pratt, editor, Works of Joseph Hall, D.D, volume 9, London, page 9A disciplined brain will at once show the unnecessariness of most ambitions, and will ensure that the remainder shall be conducted with reason.
1913, Arnold Bennett, The Human Machine, page 73Synonyms: gratuitousness, needlessness
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe state or characteristic of being unnecessary.
Origin
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