essential
pronunciation
How to pronounce essential in British English:
UK [ɪˈsenʃl]
How to pronounce essential in American English:
US [ɪˈsenʃl]
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- Noun:
- anything indispensable
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- Adjective:
- absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
- basic and fundamental
- of the greatest importance
- being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc
- applying to essential legal principles and rules of right
- absolutely required and not to be used up or sacrificed
Word Origin
- essential (adj.)
- mid-14c., "that is such by its essence," from Late Latin essentialis, from essentia "essence" (see essence). Meaning "pertaining to essence" is from late 14c., that of "constituting the essence of something" is from 1540s; that of "necessary" is from 1520s. Essentials "indispensable elements" is from early 16c. Related: Essentially.
Example
- 1. Third , there is no essential culture clash .
- 2. A good internet connection is essential .
- 3. Having a job is an essential element of well-being .
- 4. Essential fatty acids seem to be good candidates .
- 5. These actions were essential and successful .