necessarily

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in such a manner as could not be otherwise

   it is necessarily so

2. 2
   adv

   in an essential manner

   such expenses are necessarily incurred

3. 3
   adv

   as a highly likely consequence

   we are necessarily bound for federalism in Europe

4. 4
   adv

   Inevitably; of necessity.

   It is not necessarily true that children get their morals from their parents.

Etymology

From necessary + -ly.