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- [in-i-sen-shuh l]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈsɛn ʃəl/
- /ˌɪn.ɪˈsen.ʃəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-i-sen-shuh l]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈsɛn ʃəl/
Definitions of inessential word
- adjective inessential not essential; not necessary; nonessential. 1
- adjective inessential without essence; insubstantial. 1
- noun inessential that which is not essential. 1
- noun inessential Not absolutely necessary. 1
- adjective inessential not vital or necessary 1
- adjective inessential If something is inessential, you do not need it. 0
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Origin of inessential
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; in-3 + essential
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Parts of speech for Inessential
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inessential popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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inessential usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inessential
adj inessential
- wanton — done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably: a wanton attack; wanton cruelty.
- surplus — something that remains above what is used or needed.
- accidental — An accidental event happens by chance or as the result of an accident, and is not deliberately intended.
- needless — unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food.
- unessential — not of prime importance; not indispensable.
adjective inessential
- unnecessary — not necessary or essential; needless; unessential.
- extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.
- excess — An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
- exorbitant — (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
- expendable — (of an object) Designed to be used only once and then abandoned or destroyed.
Antonyms for inessential
adj inessential
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- planned — arranged, organized, or done in accordance with a plan: a planned attack.
- needed — necessary, required, or wanted (usually used in combination): a much-needed vacation.
- necessary — being essential, indispensable, or requisite: a necessary part of the motor.
- designed — made or done intentionally; intended; planned.
adjective inessential
- essential — Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
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