nonnecessity

UK
/nɒn.nəˈsɛs.ɪ.ti/
US
/nɑn.nəˈsɛs.ɪ.ti/

Translations

nonnecessitynoun
nonnecessities
pl
UK
/nɒn.nəˈsɛs.ɪ.ti/
US
/nɑn.nəˈsɛs.ɪ.ti/
The nonnecessity of the extra features was evident.
Ненужность дополнительных функций была очевидна.
The nonnecessity of the luxury items was discussed in the meeting.
Излишек предметов роскоши обсуждался на собрании.
nonnecessityadjective
more nonnecessity
Comp.
most nonnecessity
Super.
UK
/ˌnɒn.nəˈsɛs.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˌnɑːn.nəˈsɛs.ə.ti/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "nonnecessity spending")

Definitions

nonnecessitynoun
The state or condition of not being necessary or essential.
The company decided to cut costs by eliminating nonnecessities from their budget.
An item or thing that is not essential or required.
Luxury items are often considered nonnecessities in times of economic hardship.
nonnecessityadjective
Not necessary; non-essential.
The committee slashed all nonnecessity expenses from the proposal.