nonessential

adj, noun — 2 senses

nonessential

adj

Etymology From non- + essential.

1

Not required; not essential.

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Antonyms
essential, required, necessary, mandatory
Derived terms
nonessential amino acid, nonessentiality

nonessential

noun

Etymology From non- + essential.

1

Something that is not essential.

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