Simple meaning
What does Essential mean?
Essential means very important and necessary.
Dictionary definition
Essential means absolutely needed or very important.
Example sentences
Essential in a sentence
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In class, we learned what essential means.
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The reading passage used essential in a sentence that showed its meaning clearly.
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Using essential helped make our writing more precise in an academic context.
Synonyms
Words like Essential
necessaryRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
vitalRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
keyRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
optionalHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
unnecessaryHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Essential word family
Base word
essential
adjective
essential
Base form.
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What does essential mean?
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