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the necessary the necessary1. The funds that are necessary for or to do something. We're hoping outside investors will be able to provide the necessary to get our company up and running.2. That which is required, necessary, or mandatory. A: "I know you're sure that the body we recovered belongs to the suspect, but we still need a positive ID from his next of kin." B: "OK, I'll contact his wife to come in and do the necessary."3. euphemism Urination or defecation. This is the last rest stop for the next four hours, so anyone who needs to do the necessary had better do it now!4. obsolete euphemism A toilet or outhouse. Back when I was growing up, nothing was worse than having to go out to the necessary in the middle of the night by yourself.See also: necessarythe necessary n. money; an income. (Also a really old term for a toilet or bathroom.) I can always use more of the necessary. See also: necessary |