necessarily
UK/'nesəs(ə)rɪlɪ/US/'nesisәrili/
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Definitions
adv.
As an inevitable result; unavoidably (often in the negative: not necessarily)
必然地；（常用于否定）不一定
Root Breakdown
Root-derivednecessary + -ly = in an unavoidable / inevitable way. Most often heard in 'not necessarily' = not always, not for certain, doesn't have to follow.
Root necess still carries 4 more wordsUsage Guide
In practice 'necessarily' lives mostly in the negative. 'Not necessarily' is a polite, hedging way to say 'that's not always true.' Standalone 'It will necessarily fail' is formal and emphatic; everyday speech prefers 'is bound to fail.'
Example Sentences
- 1.
Expensive does not necessarily mean better.
- 2.
More effort does not necessarily lead to success.
- 3.
Cutting costs will necessarily affect quality.