ESSENTIAL CONDITION Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase essential condition. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ESSENTIAL CONDITION
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| condition | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state at a particular time • an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else • a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing • information that should be kept in mind when making a decision • the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') • an illness, disease, or other medical problem • (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement • the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition verb • establish a conditioned response • develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control • specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement • put into a better state • apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny | ||||||||
| crucial | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis adjective satellite • having crucial relevance • of the greatest importance | ||||||||
| indispensable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not to be dispensed with; essential adjective satellite • absolutely necessary; vitally necessary • unavoidable | ||||||||
| key | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated • United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843) • something crucial for explaining • pitch of the voice • any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music • a kilogram of a narcotic drug • a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple • a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida • (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court • a list of answers to a test • a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations • a generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access • mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock) • the central building block at the top of an arch or vault • a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed adjective satellite • serving as an essential component verb • identify as in botany or biology, for example • provide with a key • vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key • regulate the musical pitch of • harmonize with or adjust to | ||||||||
| necessity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being essential or indispensable • anything indispensable | ||||||||
| prerequisite | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that is required in advance adjective satellite • required as a prior condition or course of study | ||||||||
| qualification | nounn | |||||||
noun • an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something • the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea • a statement that limits or restricts some claim | ||||||||
| requirement | nounn | |||||||
noun • required activity • anything indispensable • something that is required in advance | ||||||||
| vital | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • urgently needed; absolutely necessary • performing an essential function in the living body • full of spirit; full of life • manifesting or characteristic of life | ||||||||
| sine qua non | nounn | |||||||
noun • a prerequisite | ||||||||
