Inessential
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Inessential is an adjective meaning Not essential.
Meaning
Not essential.
More Meanings
- Lacking essence or being.
- (often in plural) Something that is not essential
Example Sentences
Leave inessential items behind when there is a fire alarm.
Word Forms
- inessentials
Synonyms for inessential
Depending on context, synonyms include unnecessary, extrinsic, nonessential, unessential, incidental, complementary.
Antonyms for inessential
Common opposites include essential, extant, existent, requisite, necessary, necessity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nonessential, unessential, unnecessary, incidental, complemental, complementary.
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