Dictionary

essentiality

noun es·sen·ti·al·i·ty \i-ˌsen(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē\
plural es·sen·ti·al·i·ties

Definition of ESSENTIALITY

1
a :  essential nature :  essence
b :  an essential quality, property, or aspect
2
:  the quality or state of being essential <the essentiality of freedom and justice — P. G. Hoffman>
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of ESSENTIALITY

1616

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: essentializePrevious Word in the Dictionary: essentialismAll Words Near: essentiality
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears