Unnecessary

Pronunciation: /ənˈnɛsəˌsɛriː/

Unnecessary (adj)

  1. Not required; something you can do without because it does not help or change the result.
  2. Going beyond what is needed; more than necessary for the situation.
  3. Could be prevented or removed without affecting important goals or safety.

Examples

  • It is unnecessary to bring extra tools for this job.
  • I think this meeting is unnecessary, because the decision is already made.

Unnecessary (adjective)

Examples

  • This extra step is unnecessary for most users.
  • The meeting is unnecessary if the decision is already made.