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nonessential
adjective non·es·sen·tial \ˌnän-i-ˈsen(t)-shəl\
: not completely necessary : not essential
Full Definition of NONESSENTIAL
1
: not essential
2
: being a substance synthesized by the body in sufficient quantity to satisfy dietary needs <nonessential amino acids> — compare essential 2b
— nonessential noun
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First Known Use of NONESSENTIAL
1751
Related to NONESSENTIAL
- Synonyms
- dispensable, gratuitous, inessential, needless, unnecessary, uncalled-for, unessential, unwarranted
Rhymes with NONESSENTIAL
NONESSENTIAL Defined for Kids
1nonessential
adjective non·es·sen·tial \ˌnän-i-ˈsen-shəl\
Definition of NONESSENTIAL for Kids
: not necessary <We cut back on nonessential purchases.>
2nonessential
noun
Definition of NONESSENTIAL for Kids
: something that is not necessary <There is no room for nonessentials.>
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nonessential
adjective non·es·sen·tial \-i-ˈsen-chəl\
Medical Definition of NONESSENTIAL
: being a substance synthesized by the body in sufficient quantity for normal health and growth <a nonessential fatty acid>—compare essential
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