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Definition of inessential

inessential

/ˌɪn.ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/
in · es · sen · tial
Adverb:inessentially
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Plural:inessentials
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• adjective

1

Not absolutely necessary; dispensable or of secondary importance.

Example

"The editor cut several inessential paragraphs to make the article more concise."

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• noun

1

Something that is not necessary or of fundamental importance (usually used in the plural).

Example

"During the hiking trip, we left behind all inessentials to keep our packs light."

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• Rhymes for inessential

• Nearby Words

inertness
inescapable
inescapably
inessential
inevitability
inevitable
inevitably

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the negative prefix 'in-' combined with 'essential', ultimately deriving from Medieval Latin 'essentialis' and Latin 'esse' (to be).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inessential. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inessential
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