+A **Need** is a fundamental requirement, a state of [lack](/wiki/Lack) that, if unmet, can lead to adverse outcomes. It is distinct from [want](/wiki/Want), representing a basic prerequisite for well-being or survival.
+## See also
+- [Want](/wiki/Want)
+- [Motivation](/wiki/Motivation)
+- [Scarcity](/wiki/Scarcity)
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