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- [non-uh-sen-shuh l]
- /ˌnɒn əˈsɛn ʃəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [non-uh-sen-shuh l]
- /ˌnɒn əˈsɛn ʃəl/
Definitions of nonessential word
- adjective nonessential not essential; not necessary: Nonessential use of gasoline was forbidden during the war. 1
- noun nonessential a nonessential thing or person. 1
- noun nonessential Not absolutely necessary. 1
- adjective nonessential dispensable, not necessary 1
- adjective nonessential Nonessential means not absolutely necessary. 0
- noun plural nonessential Nonessentials are things that are not absolutely necessary. 0
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Origin of nonessential
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; non- + essential
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Parts of speech for Nonessential
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nonessential popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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nonessential usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nonessential
noun nonessential
- extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.
- luxury — a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity: Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget.
- perk — to become lively, cheerful, or vigorous, as after depression or sickness (usually followed by up): The patients all perked up when we played the piano for them.
adjective nonessential
- unnecessary — not necessary or essential; needless; unessential.
- supplementary — Also, supplemental. of the nature of or forming a supplement; additional.
- additional — Additional things are extra things apart from the ones already present.
- dispensable — capable of being dispensed with or done without; not necessary or essential.
- unneeded — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
adverb nonessential
- neither here nor there — in this place; in this spot or locality (opposed to there): Put the pen here.
Antonyms for nonessential
noun nonessential
- essential — Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
adjective nonessential
- major — Clarence, born 1936, U.S. novelist and poet.
- important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- necessary — being essential, indispensable, or requisite: a necessary part of the motor.
- needed — necessary, required, or wanted (usually used in combination): a much-needed vacation.
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