Essential: meaning, definitions and examples

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essential

[ ɪˈsɛnʃəl ]

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for survival

Absolutely necessary; extremely important for survival or success.

Synonyms

critical, crucial, necessary, vital

Examples of usage

It is essential to drink water regularly for good health.
Oxygen is essential for human life.
Good communication skills are essential in the workplace.

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basic element

A fundamental or basic element that is necessary for the existence or functioning of something.

Synonyms

component, element, requirement

Examples of usage

Education is an essential for personal development.
Respect is an essential in any relationship.

Translations

Translations of the word "essential" in other languages:

🇵🇹 essencial

🇮🇳 आवश्यक

🇩🇪 wesentlich

🇮🇩 esensial

🇺🇦 необхідний

🇵🇱 niezbędny

🇯🇵 不可欠な (ふかけつな)

🇫🇷 essentiel

🇪🇸 esencial

🇹🇷 gerekli

🇰🇷 필수적인 (pilsujeogin)

🇸🇦 أساسي

🇨🇿 nezbytný

🇸🇰 nevyhnutný

🇨🇳 必要的 (bìyào de)

🇸🇮 nujen

🇮🇸 nauðsynlegur

🇰🇿 қажетті

🇬🇪 აუცილებელი (aucilebeli)

🇦🇿 vacib

🇲🇽 esencial

Word origin

The word 'essential' originated from the Latin word 'essentia', which means 'being'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the meaning 'that is such by its essence'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage to describe something extremely important or necessary.