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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

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