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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
necessary, needed.
Flour is an essential part of bread.
- synonyms:
- basic, fundamental, indispensable, necessary, vital
- antonyms:
- unnecessary
- similar words:
- central, critical, crucial, imperative, key, primary, principal
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| related words: |
basic, cardinal, elementary, important, spiritual, stock |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that is absolutely necessary.
Food and water are essentials of life.- synonyms:
- necessity
- similar words:
- need, obligation, requirement
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| definition 2: |
an important or basic thing.
A strong voice is an essential for actors.- synonyms:
- base, basic, foundation, fundamental
- similar words:
- attribute, characteristic, element, quality, trait
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| related words: |
basic, essence, want |
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| derivation: |
essentially (adv.) |
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