Necessary

adjective · LSAT

Meaning: Required; in logic, describing a condition that must be present for a result, though it does not by itself guarantee it.

Example

  1. A passing score is necessary for admission, but it does not guarantee a spot.

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms:

requiredessentialindispensable

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