ανάγκη — meaning in English

English meaning

• necessity noun The state of being required or unavoidable.

Senses

ανάγκη is used for these senses in English:

• Ananke (Greek mythology) A Greek goddess, personification of destiny, necessity and fate, depicted as holding a spindle.
• necessity The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.

necessity — full definition

1. noun The state of being required or unavoidable.
2. noun Something essential; a basic requirement.
3. noun Extreme need or hardship; poverty.

Related Greek words