(usually used in plural form "essentials") A fundamental element or characteristic
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Necessary or very important
“It is essential that you work hard if you want to achieve your goals.”
Fundamental, inherent or central in nature
“Is the essential nature of humans to cooperate or to dominate?”
Being in the most pure form
“I don't take coffee, I take tea, my dear. I'm the essential Englishman in New York.”
Being in the basic, or simplest, form
“You will need an essential understanding of programming concepts to work on this task.”
Of or pertaining to a prototype
Existing in reality or as a matter of fact
Almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition
Relating to the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something
Being the only one of its kind, typically unique or special in some respect
Significant in importance or esteem
Peculiar to a specific individual
Cut or shortened, especially of a literary work
Seeking to minimize or reduce to a minimum
(of knowledge) Characterized by an attention to detail or thoroughness
Having or being of high quality, especially in a form that is traditional or pure
Of, relating to, or designating a disease or condition having no known cause
A necessary component
“Exercise is an essential for a healthy body.”
(usually used in plural form "essentials") A fundamental element or characteristic
“Treating our customers with respect is an essential at our company.”
An essential or characteristic part of something
An indispensable factor or influence that gives something its strength and vitality
A central cohesive source of stability and security
Something that provides a means of understanding or achieving something
Stripped down to essential elements
A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing that serves to identify them
A foundation or starting point for further work
A desire for something
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