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How do you spell Necessary?

Correct spelling

necessary

One C, two S's. A shirt has one Collar and two Sleeves.

Why is necessary spelled this way?

One C, two S's. The word comes from Latin necessarius, meaning unavoidable. Remember: one Coffee is not enough, but two Sugars are necessary.

Common misspellings of necessary

neccessarynecesseryneccesarynesessary

Example

It is necessary to wear a helmet while cycling.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell necessary?+
The correct spelling is "necessary". One C, two S's. A shirt has one Collar and two Sleeves.
Is it neccessary or necessary?+
The correct spelling is "necessary", not "neccessary". This word gets 60,000+ monthly searches.

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