Compare correct “unnecessary” vs the incorrect “unecesary.”
Incorrect spelling - “Unecesary” is wrong; several letters are missing or swapped.
"unecesary" is a common misspelling of "unnecessary". Always use "unnecessary" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Unnecessary” means something not needed.
"unnecessary": “Unnecessary” means something not needed.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" He made an unnecessary remark.
"Correct:" Cut out unnecessary steps.
"Correct:" That risk is unnecessary.
"Incorrect:" He made an unecesary remark.
"Incorrect:" Cut out unecesary steps.
A: Unnecessary.
A: Not needed.
A: No.
A: Avoid unnecessary waiting.
A: Because of repeated consonants.
""Unnecessary" is the correct form; 'unecesary' removes too many letters."