unnecessary
Definitions
Adjective
- Not necessary
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "unnecessary".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | contemporary | 5 | 64 |
| 2 | conservatory | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | observatory | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | accusatory | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | celebratory | 5 | 0 |
| 6 | concessionary | 5 | 0 |
| 7 | confirmatory | 5 | 0 |
| 8 | obligatory | 5 | 0 |
| 9 | unsanitary | 5 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "unnecessary".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | necessary | 4 | 222 |
| 2 | necessarily | 5 | 51 |
| 3 | necessity | 4 | 40 |
| 4 | anniversary | 5 | 21 |
| 5 | necessitate | 4 | 5 |
| 6 | unnecessarily | 6 | 3 |
| 7 | unclear | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | incessantly | 4 | 2 |
| 9 | undersecretary | 6 | 1 |
| 10 | unsavory | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | essary | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | recessionary | 5 | 0 |
| 13 | nunnery | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | gunnery | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | concessionary | 5 | 0 |
| 16 | francesmary | 4 | 0 |
| 17 | neckwear | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | hennessy | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | guinness | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | funerary | 4 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "unnecessary" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "unnecessary" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "unnecessary" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | removed | 2 | 2 |
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "unnecessary".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 9
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 1
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
UW law professor: Madison shooting unnecessary, will be justified by police
Jul 25, 2026 Wisconsin State Journal
Jul 25, 2026 Wisconsin State Journal
Americans Oppose an “Expensive,” “Unnecessary,” and “Dangerous” War with Iran
Apr 9, 2026 Navigator Research
Apr 9, 2026 Navigator Research
Trump Is Potentially Leading the United States Into an Unnecessary War With Iran
Feb 27, 2026 Center for American Progress
Feb 27, 2026 Center for American Progress
Physician and his practice to pay $6.7M for allegedly performing unnecessary vascular procedures
May 7, 2026 Cardiovascular Business
May 7, 2026 Cardiovascular Business
Washington’s unnecessary push to control retail customer service operations
Apr 20, 2026 National Retail Federation | NRF
Apr 20, 2026 National Retail Federation | NRF

