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necessitous Definition

ne·ces·si·tous (-təs)

adjective

  1. in great need; destitute; needy
  2. that is necessary or essential
  3. calling for action; urgent

Etymology: Fr nécessiteux: see necessity & -ous

necessitous Related Forms

ne·ces′·si·tously adverb ne·ces′·si·tous·ness noun

necessitous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • circumstance: Necessitous circumstances alone will not be a reason to change a testator's disposition.
  • widow: One is for " the distribution of bread to necessitous widows " .