Unnecessary or Unecesary
Compare correct “unnecessary” vs the incorrect “unecesary.”
unecesary
Incorrect spelling - “Unecesary” is wrong; several letters are missing or swapped.
"unecesary" is a common misspelling of "unnecessary". Always use "unnecessary" when referring to the correct word.
unnecessary
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Unnecessary” means something not needed.
Definition of unnecessary
"unnecessary": “Unnecessary” means something not needed.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for unnecessary
- • superfluous
- • avoidably extra
Usage Examples
"Correct:" He made an unnecessary remark.
"Correct:" Cut out unnecessary steps.
"Correct:" That risk is unnecessary.
"Incorrect:" He made an unecesary remark.
"Incorrect:" Cut out unecesary steps.
Notes:
- • Has ‘c-e-s-s-a-r-y’, not ‘cesary’.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Unnecessary.
Q: Meaning?
A: Not needed.
Q: Is 'unecesary' valid?
A: No.
Q: Example?
A: Avoid unnecessary waiting.
Q: Why do people misspell it?
A: Because of repeated consonants.
Summary
""Unnecessary" is the correct form; 'unecesary' removes too many letters."