essential (/ɪˈsen.ʃəl/)
adjective · Intermediate · Adjectives
🔊 /ɪˈsen.ʃəl/
Meaning
Meaning: necessary, vital
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Examples
🗣 Sleep is essential for good health and a clear, focused mind.
Etymology
From Latin ‘essentia’ (being, essence), from ‘esse’ (to be).
How & Where It’s Used
Common when listing requirements or basic needs.
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Tags: value, need