I always thought that if you said something was "not necessary", it meant that it wasnt required, but there was no problem with the fact that you did it anyway. But when you say something is "unneccesary" that implies that you should not do it at all. Am i correct?
2007-05-08 09:59:50 · 5 answers · asked by pocketful_of_sunshine 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I think you are right, but it also depends a little on the context. Like when people copy my manager on an email at work, I find it a little irritating, and I say that that is totally unneccesary. But if someone asks if they need to give me more information, and I have everything I need, I let them know that that is not necessary. However, in both instances I think the word/phrase could be swapped and it would mean the same thing.
I think the implications of the words come from how we use them, but they could be interchangable.
2007-05-08 10:25:39 · answer #1 · answered by Lowa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct.
Although it is not necessary to ask a question and answer it at the same time you made my answer unnecessary.
2007-05-08 10:05:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought not neccessary was bad grammar...oh well
2007-05-08 10:03:27 · answer #3 · answered by Garden 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means the same, but for me the not is more emphatic.
2007-05-08 13:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always wondered about 'valuable' and 'invaluable' too.
aren't they both precious?
2007-05-08 10:03:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋