unnecessary

== English == === Etymology === From un- +‎ necessary. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.s(ə)ɹɪ/, /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.ɪ/ (US) IPA(key): /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/ (UK, US, nonstandard) IPA(key): /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ (General Australian) IPA(key): /anˈnes.əˌseɹ.i/ === Adjective === unnecessary (comparative more unnecessary, superlative most unnecessary) Not needed or necessary. Done in addition to requirements; unrequired. ==== Synonyms ==== (not needed): superfluous, unneeded, needless, innecessary (in addition to requirements): additional, innecessary ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “not needed”): necessary, needed (antonym(s) of “in addition to requirements”): required, mandatory ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====