of necessity Meaning of "of necessity"

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Definition(s):

  • (adv) in such a manner as could not be otherwise

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Usage(s):

  1. Part of this is out of necessity: to maintain a high circulation, she must appeal to as broad an audience as possible.
  2. Out of necessity, the black church had to minister to the whole person.
  3. The commercial is a product of necessity.
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