inessential

adj, noun — 3 senses

inessential

adj

Etymology From in- + essential.

1

Not essential.

Leave inessential items behind when there is a fire alarm.

2

Lacking essence or being.

Synonyms: unnecessary, unneeded, extrinsic, nonessential, unessential
Antonyms: essential, extant, existent
Derived terms: inessentially

inessential

noun

Etymology From in- + essential.

1

Often Something that is not essential

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