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Apply squirrels where needed – Apliku laŭbezone sciurojn

Apply squirrels where needed – Apliku laŭbezone sciurojn
Generated using a prompt to DALL·E 3

I recently realised that one of the little enjoyments of my day is when I discover words that demonstrate neat uses of word building.

bezoni
to need

Dictionary examples:

laŭbezone
where needed / as need be / as needed
bezonaĵo
requisite / a thing that is necessary
senbezona
needless

Laŭ (“according to” / “following” / “along”) is a frequent culprit for producing interesting constructed words. It works so nicely with so many things. Number 1 is definitely my favourite. It's so succinct, and avoids those different English variations in favour of a single logical version. But I do also like how simply we get to “requisite” using the “aĵ” suffix!

My thoughts:

bezonema
needy
bezonaĉo
base/nasty urge/need

Vortaro.net also has necesbezono as “manko de ĉio, kion postulas la fizika vivo”. What would you say that translates to? Basic/fundamental needs?