Unnecessary ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Unnecessary ( adjective )

Not required; not needed.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from un- (expressing negation) + necessary.

Examples:

1. The surgery was unnecessary.
2. The expense was unnecessary.
3. The delay was unnecessary.
4. The intervention was unnecessary.
5. The risk is unnecessary.

(As an adverb)

Unnecessary ( adverb )

Not required; not needed.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from un- (expressing negation) + necessary.

Examples:

1. The surgery was unnecessary.
2. The expense was unnecessary.
3. The delay was unnecessary.
4. The intervention was unnecessary.
5. The risk is unnecessary.