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ανάγκη — meaning in English

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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

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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