Necessity and Prodigality

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Necessity noun - Something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable.

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Prodigality is an antonym for necessity.

Prodigality noun - An instance of spending money or resources without care or restraint.

Usage example: his purchase of a new yacht was only one of a series of reckless prodigalities

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Necessity is an antonym for prodigality.

Nearby Words: prodigal, prodigally

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