inessential
1
5.3
- adjective
- /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/
:
innecesario
- With limited time, she chose to ignore inessential conversations to concentrate on what truly mattered.
So he says the action of the bondsman is impure and inessential.
- So he says the action of the bondsman is impure and inessential.
Examples
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Great artists have a gift of insight that spots the salient elements for a work of art and eliminates the inessential.
Academic text (2007) -
I don't know how that works, but it was impressive—and exceedingly inessential.
Blog text (4) -
"Who needs them!" So we agreed to throw out or sell anything inessential.
Fiction book (2000) -
But I find I cannot; the act has become inessential.
Fiction book (1994) -
She had an eye for the inessential.
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During those periods, I definitely pare down on all inessential things, but sometimes it just feels overwhelming.
Blog text (19) -
The library at P721K was neglected for years and was perceived as an inessential component of the curriculum.
Academic text (2015) -
As in the presence of a storm or a waterfall, everything inessential was stripped away, and when the train disappeared, they were all four standing there, laughing.
Fiction book (1996) -
We decided to prioritize our goals and remove any inessential tasks from our list.
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During the presentation, he focused only on the essential points, leaving out inessential details.
Synonyms
355
3.6
Not related to the subject people are discussing or to the main point
300
1.6
More than is needed or wanted
112
3.0
Not needed and avoidable, often causing harm or waste
54
1.9
Not worth attention or notice
49
5.1
More than needed and not useful because it repeats something
29
7.7
Not important and not likely to make a difference
22
7.0
More than what is needed or useful
19
7.2
Not important or relevant to a situation
17
7.5
Not related or needed and coming from outside
7
2.3
Not necessary or useful in a situation
1
5.0
Not needed for the main purpose
Not necessary for the main part of a plan, idea, or system
Not a basic food or thing people need every day
Not required by law or rule
Not related to what is being discussed
Not important or serious compared with other things
Not important and having little effect on events
Antonyms
How Essential
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word inessential is made from in- 'not' and essential 'necessary', so something inessential is not needed and can be left out to help you focus on what matters.