unneeded
|un-need-ed|
B2
/ʌnˈniːdɪd/
(need)
requirement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unneeded' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'need', which comes from Old English 'nēodian', meaning 'to be necessary'.
Historical Evolution
'nēodian' transformed into the Middle English word 'neden', and eventually became the modern English word 'need'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'need' meant 'to be necessary', and 'unneeded' evolved to mean 'not necessary'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not necessary or required.
The extra chairs were unneeded for the small meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 09:06