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Meaning of necessarium | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌnɛsɪˈsɛəɹɪəm

Definitions

  1. Synonym of reredorter: a monastery's latrine, outhouse, or lavatory, typically located behind the dormitory.
  2. A lavatory.
    capitalized, humorous, sometimes

Examples

“The other outlet from the pisalis […] leads to the necessarium, in the corner of which a light […] is kept burning.”
“A passage at the other end [of the dormitory] leads to the “necessarium” (I), a portion of the monastic buildings always planned with extreme care.”
“Viewers […] don't mind having a hundred variations, from ‘The Necessarium’ to ‘The Thunder-Box’ to choose from.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

necessars necessary necessary condition necessary evil necessary house necessary place

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