What is another word for not necessarily?

Pronunciation: [nˌɒt nˌɛsɪsˈɛɹəlɪ] (IPA)

When we want to express that something is not always a definite implication, we often use the phrase "not necessarily." However, there are several other synonyms that convey a similar meaning. One such phrase is "not inevitably," which implies that something may or may not happen, but it is not a guaranteed outcome. "Not always" is another option that suggests that while something may be true sometimes, it cannot be universally applied. "Not necessarily" can also be replaced with "not inherently," which implies that something is not inherently or naturally true but may still be possible under certain circumstances. Overall, these phrases effectively communicate that a specific outcome is not always a foregone conclusion.

What are the hypernyms for Not necessarily?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Not necessarily

  • I know that I've got big ears and a big forehead and that my hair sticks up. But I'm happy with myself. I'm not necessarily trying to win a beauty pageant here.
    Clay Aiken
  • It's important that I make a difference in some way. It's not necessarily how I make a difference, but I want to make sure that I do.
    Clay Aiken
  • Senator Helms might very well do that. I would point out to him that we in the art world are not necessarily in the business of making controversial art.
    Jane Alexander
  • My art will reflect not necessarily conscious politics but the unanalysed politics of my life.
    Carl Andre
  • Distinctions drawn by the mind are not necessarily equivalent to distinctions in reality.
    Thomas Aquinas

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