Advantage
Necessary
Necessary noun - Something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable.
Usage example: a modest income that provided the family with only the necessaries of life
Advantage and necessary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Advantage" instead a noun "Necessary".
Nearby Words: necessity, necessarily
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Necessary Drawback: The ZERO System gives pilots an unprecedented combat advantage by presenting them with the best possible course of action but can drive the pilot insane.
Source: Anime / Mobile Suit Gundam Wing -
The best counter would simply be to Gank the Split-pushing hero, and repeat as necessary, taking advantage of them being separated from their team to gain gold.
Source: Video Game / Dota 2 - All alternative weapons are fairly balanced, incoporating necessary drawbacks wherever a definite advantage is applied, and using unique effects instead of just stat fiddling.
Source: Competitive Balance
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