nonessential
/ˌnɑnɪˈsɛnʃəl/
adjective
- Not absolutely necessary; not required.
- She decided to cut nonessential expenses like eating out to save money.
- The report included a lot of nonessential details that could be removed.
- During the storm, only essential workers stayed, and nonessential staff were sent home.
Synonyms
noun
- A person or thing that is not necessary or required.
- The manual lists the tools you need and marks nonessentials with an asterisk.
- In an emergency, pack only the basics and leave nonessentials behind.
- The company laid off nonessentials first during the budget cuts.