Not necessarily
Example: Not necessarily everyone likes the same kind of music.
Definition
"Not necessarily" is an adverbial phrase used to express that something is not always true or certain in every case. For example, in the sentence "Not necessarily everyone likes the same kind of music," it implies that the statement does not apply universally to all people.
Translations
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no necesariamente -
niet noodzakelijkerwijs -
no necessàriament -
pas nécessairement -
nicht unbedingt
Etymology
The phrase "not necessarily" combines the adverb "not," indicating negation, with "necessarily," derived from the Latin 'necessarius,' meaning 'unavoidable' or 'indispensable.' Together, they form a phrase that conveys the idea that something is not always inevitable or guaranteed. Did you know? The word "necessarily" evolved in English during the late Middle Ages, highlighting the gradual development of nuanced expressions in the language.
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"Not necessarily" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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