unneeded

Adjective

Meaning

not necessary

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Synonyms

needless excess optional surplus redundant disposable superfluous dispensable nonessential unnecessary unessential supernumerary uncalled-for supererogatory residuary

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Antonyms

must required necessary critical integral mandatory

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Examples

A digital IIR filter can generally approximate a desired filter response using less computing power than a FIR filter, however this advantage is more often unneeded given the increasing power of digital processors. Source: Internet

Again energy audit data demonstrates that about 30–60% of energy consumed in lighting is unneeded or gratuitous. Source: Internet

Although used during the Normandy landings, by that point German aircraft were contained by the Allies own air forces and they were largely unneeded. Source: Internet

For instance, light pollution can be reduced by turning off unneeded outdoor lights, and only lighting stadiums when there are people inside. Source: Internet

But she has “staggered the workforce” so the cultivation team comes in earlier to avoid unneeded person-to-person contact. Source: Internet

Rabbi Saadia Gaon considers something to be 'complete', if it lacks nothing, but also has nothing that is unneeded. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

unnecessitated unnecessity unneddylated unneededly unneededness unneedful