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What is another word for Essential? – 140 Essential Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    necessary vital crucial important indispensable requisite needed required fundamental intrinsic inherent basic elemental primary principal pivotal key central main paramount urgent critical imperative obligatory compulsory mandatory inherent innate inborn native natural innate intrinsic organic elemental radical underlying inherent indigenous native necessary vital crucial essential needed required fundamental

    Meaning of Essential

    The primary meaning of "essential" is something that is absolutely necessary or extremely important.

    Definitions

    • Absolutely necessary or extremely important
    • * Completely basic or fundamental
    • * Having a particular quality or characteristic that is inherent or intrinsic

    Etymology of Essential

    The word "essential" originates from the Old French word "essentiel," which is derived from the Latin word "essentialis," meaning "of or pertaining to the essence" of something.
    Historically, the term has been used in philosophical and theological contexts to describe the intrinsic nature or characteristics of a thing.

    Example Uses

    • The essential features of the new smartphone include a high-quality camera and long battery life.
    • * Water is essential for human survival.
    • * Understanding the essential principles of physics is crucial for engineering students.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    nonessential unimportant insignificant trivial minor secondary peripheral dispensable unnecessary optional extra surplus redundant irrelevant inconsequential immaterial unneeded unwanted expendable disposable frivolous luxury superficial extraneous incidental

    Related Nouns

    necessity requirement fundamental basis foundation principle element component ingredient aspect feature characteristic attribute quality property trait nature essence core heart center nucleus kernel

    Related Verbs

    require need demand necessitate entail imply involve comprise consist contain embody incorporate integrate necessitate obligate compel force coerce

    Related Adjectives

    fundamental basic intrinsic inherent innate inborn native natural necessary vital crucial important indispensable requisite required needed essential primary principal pivotal key central main paramount urgent critical imperative