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How do you spell Necessity?

Correct spelling

necessity

Remember: one C, double S - necessity doesn't yield to shortcuts

Why is necessity spelled this way?

From Latin necessitas, unavoidability. NE (not) + CEDERE (to yield). Necessity does not yield — it stands immovable, demanding response.

Common misspellings of necessity

neccessitynecesityneccesitynecessety

Example

Clean water is a basic necessity for human survival.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell necessity?+
The correct spelling is "necessity". Remember: one C, double S - necessity doesn't yield to shortcuts
Is it neccessity or necessity?+
The correct spelling is "necessity", not "neccessity".

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