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unessential


Meanings
  • adjective

    Not essential or necessary; not required or indispensable.

  • adjective

    Having no practical use or value; unnecessary.


Antonyms

essential
Synonyms

inessential , unimportant , unsubstantial
Rhymes
Words rhyming with unessential
essential , dissimilar , superficial , substantial
Variants
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unessential
Etymology
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Late Middle English: from un- 'not' + essential 'essential'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'unessential' comes from the Latin word 'essentialis', which means 'indispensable' or 'absolutely necessary'.

  2. In philosophy, the concept of the 'unessential' is often discussed in relation to essentialism, which is the belief that certain aspects of things are essential to their identity.


Related Concepts
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  1. non-essential: Things that are not essential or necessary.

  2. optional: Things that are not required or necessary but can be added or done if desired.


How to Memorize "unessential"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine things that are not necessary or not required.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'unessential' with things that are not important or not needed.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'U is for Unneeded' to remember the meaning of 'unessential'.


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