Meaning of inessential in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌɪnəˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)l/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   inessential

   Definitions

   1. not absolutely necessary

   Synonyms

   • unnecessary
   • unneeded

2. Noun

   inessential

   Definitions

   1. anything that is not essential

   Examples

   • « they discarded all their inessentials »

   Antonyms

   • necessity
   • essential
   • requirement
   • requisite
   • necessary

3. Qualitative Adjective

   inessential

   Definitions

   1. not basic or fundamental

   Synonyms

   • complemental
   • complementary
   • completing
   • incidental
   • nonessential

   Antonyms

   • essential

See also

• dispensable
• expendable
• extrinsic
• secondary
• unimportant
• unnecessary