equinecessary

English

Etymology

From equi- +‎ necessary.

Adjective

equinecessary (not comparable)

  1. (rare) Necessary or needful in the same degree.
    • 1662, Samuel Butler, Hudbiras, published 1668:
      The ancients make two sev'ral kinds
      Of prowess in heroic minds
      The active, and the passive valiant
      Both which are pari libra gallant;
      For both to give blows, and to carry,
      In fights are equinecessary
    • 1816, Jane Harvey, Brougham Castle: A Novel, p. 29 [1]:
      Cadmus dryly replied —"On that point also we can have no divarication, sir; I too would use my utmost powers of refrenation with my ward until such elucidation was made where I might see it to be equinecessary; I mean naething discourteous, my dear sir; I cherish the highest respect for you and your family, but a matter of this nature requires deep and mature ponderation."
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