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Added 9 October 2026

unnecessary

/ʌnˈnɛs.ə.s(ə)ɹɪ/ adjective

In Latin: superforāneus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about unnecessary at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Not needed or necessary.
The automatic child-frightener made clowns unnecessary.
Done in addition to requirements; unrequired.

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