essential
/ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
adjective
- Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
- Good communication is essential in a healthy relationship.
- It is essential that you bring your passport to the airport.
- Water is essential for all living things.
- Relating to the basic or most important part of something; fundamental.
- The essential difference between the two plans is the cost.
- We need to focus on the essential elements of the problem.
- She explained the essential points of the theory.
Antonyms
noun
- A thing that is absolutely necessary or very important.
- The store sells basic essentials like bread and milk.
- Patience is an essential for any good teacher.
- A warm coat is an essential for a winter trip to Canada.