inessential

[ in-i-sen-shuhl ]
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adjective

  1. not essential; not necessary; nonessential.

  2. without essence; insubstantial.

noun

  1. that which is not essential.

Origin of inessential

1
First recorded in 1670–80; in-3 + essential

Other words from inessential

  • in·es·sen·ti·al·i·ty, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for inessential

inessential

/ (ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl) /

adjective

  1. not necessary

noun

  1. anything that is not essential

Derived forms of inessential

  • inessentiality, noun

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