Meaning & Definition of Essential in English
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Essential
/ɛsɛnʃəl/
noun
1. Anything indispensable
- "Food and shelter are necessities of life"
- "The essentials of the good life"
- "Allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions"
- "A place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained"
synonym:
- necessity,
- essential,
- requirement,
- requisite,
- necessary
adjective
1. Absolutely necessary
- Vitally necessary
- "Essential tools and materials"
- "Funds essential to the completion of the project"
- "An indispensable worker"
synonym:
- essential,
- indispensable
2. Basic and fundamental
- "The essential feature"
synonym:
- essential
3. Of the greatest importance
- "The all-important subject of disarmament"
- "Crucial information"
- "In chess cool nerves are of the essence"
synonym:
- all-important(a),
- all important(p),
- crucial,
- essential,
- of the essence(p)
4. Being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc
- "Essential oil"
synonym:
- essential
5. Defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established
- "Substantive law"
synonym:
- substantive,
- essential
Examples of using
Problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential in a managerial position.
Healthy food is essential for a healthy body and a healthy mind, and as a result, promotes maximum efficiency.
Good communication with students is essential for effective teaching.