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| destiny |
that which brings about the necessity of all events; fate. [1/3 definitions] |
| free will |
in philosophy, the theory that humans possess the ability to make choices guided by individual values and ideals rather than governed by external pressures or physical necessity. (Cf. determinism.) [1/2 definitions] |
| have to |
to have the necessity to do something; be required to; must. [1/2 definitions] |
| modal auxiliary |
an auxiliary verb, such as "can," "may," "must," or "should," that is used to modify the meaning of a main verb by including such notions as necessity, possibility, certainty, capability, advisability, potential, and expectation. |
| must1 |
something important, extremely advisable, or essential; necessity. [1/7 definitions] |
| necessarily |
of necessity; inevitably. |
| need |
a requirement, necessity, or obligation. [4/10 definitions] |
| needs |
of necessity; necessarily (usu. fol. or prec. by "must"). |
| nonnecessity |
combined form of necessity. |
| perforce |
out of necessity; without having a choice. |
| pill |
an unpleasant necessity or outcome. [1/6 definitions] |
| requirement |
something that is absolutely needed; necessity. [1/2 definitions] |
| requisition |
a demand, requirement, or necessity. [1/5 definitions] |
| sacramentalism |
the belief in the efficacy of the sacraments, or the belief in the sacraments as a necessity in obtaining salvation. |
| urgency |
the state of being urgent; pressing necessity or importance. [1/2 definitions] |
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