The necessity
Example: The necessity of change drives progress in every society.
Definition
"The necessity" in philosophy refers to the state or quality of being essential, inevitable, or unavoidable. It denotes something that must happen or be the case, often implying a logical or natural compulsion that cannot be otherwise, such as the necessity of change driving progress.
Etymology
The phrase "the necessity" originates from the Latin word 'necessitas,' meaning 'unavoidableness' or 'compulsion.' It entered English through Old French in the late Middle Ages. Did you know? The root 'necesse' combines 'ne-' meaning 'not' and 'cedere' meaning 'to yield,' emphasizing something that cannot be avoided or yielded to.
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"The necessity" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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