Grade 7

nonessential

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(non-es-sen-tial) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. not essential or necessary for something.

Example Sentence

Nonessential use of gasoline was forbidden during the war.

More Example Sentences

He decided to keep only the essential supplies.

Synonyms

unnecessary; extra; redundant

Antonyms

essential; necessary; vital

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Rhymes

  • hentschel

  • credential
  • essential
  • potential
  • prudential
  • sequential
  • tangential
  • torrential

  • confidential
  • consequential
  • deferential
  • differential
  • existential
  • exponential
  • influential
  • nonessential
  • preferential
  • presidential
  • providential
  • quintessential
  • residential
  • reverential

  • inconsequential
  • jurisprudential
  • nonresidential
  • vice-presidential