non-essential

Meanings

• adjective

  Not necessary or important for the existence or operation of something.

  - "The non-essential employees were let go during the company downsizing."
  - "A non-essential item is something that is not necessary for survival or daily life."

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Antonyms

essential , mandatory , necessary , required

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Variants

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nonessential , nonessentials , nonessential amino acid , nonessential amino acids

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'non-essentialis', meaning 'not essential'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'non-essential' was first used in the context of education to refer to courses that were not required for graduation.

2. In some universities, non-essential courses are also referred to as 'electives'.

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Related Concepts

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1. non-essential items: Refer to possessions that are not necessary for daily life or survival.

2. non-essential services: Refer to services that are not necessary for the basic functioning of a society.

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How to Memorize "non-essential"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person living without the non-essential item or service. Imagine the difference it would make in their life.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'non-essential' with the idea of something that is not vital or necessary.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Never Essential Items Mean Necessity Ends' to help remember the definition.

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