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Definition of unessential - 2 dictionary results

un⋅es⋅sen⋅tial

  [uhn-uh-sen-shuhl]
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–adjective
1. not of prime importance; not indispensable.
–noun
2. an unessential thing; nonessential.
Origin:
1650–60; un- 1 + essential

Related forms:
un⋅es⋅sen⋅tial⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. unnecessary, dispensable, unimportant.
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un·es·sen·tial   (ŭn'ĭ-sěn'shəl)   
adj.  Not necessary or important; dispensable.
n.  One that is unnecessary.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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