a. [ L. necessarius, from necesse unavoidable, necessary; of uncertain origin: cf. F. nécessaire. ]
Death, a necessary end,
Will come when it will come. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
A certain kind of temper is necessary to the pleasure and quiet of our minds. Tillotson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
a. Not necessary; not required under the circumstances; unless; needless;
[ 1913 Webster ]