nereikalingas

Nereikalingas is a Lithuanian adjective meaning not necessary or unnecessary. It describes things, actions, information, or processes that do not contribute to a goal, are superfluous, or waste resources. The term is commonly used in everyday language as well as in formal or technical contexts to critique redundancy or inefficiency.

The word is formed with the negation prefix ne- attached to reikalingas, which comes from the verb reikėti “to be needed.” Like other adjectives in Lithuanian, nereikalingas agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case. Typical forms include nereikalingas (masculine singular), nereikalinga (feminine singular), nereikalingi (masculine or mixed plural), and nereikalingos (feminine plural). Examples: nereikalingas daiktas (an unnecessary item), nereikalinga informacija (unnecessary information), nereikalingi klausimai (unnecessary questions).

Usage and nuance: nereikalingas often signals optimization or simplification, and it can apply to tangible objects, opinions, steps in a procedure, or data. In professional writing, it is used to identify waste, reduce scope, or streamline processes. In everyday speech, it conveys a judgment that something could be omitted without loss of purpose.

See also: reikalingas (necessary), nevaizduojamai nereikalingas (redundant or superfluous) is sometimes used in similar contexts. For broader understanding, consult Lithuanian thesauri or grammar resources on adjective agreement.