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INESSENTIAL Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word inessential. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word inessential. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INESSENTIAL

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unnecessary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not necessary

unneeded
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not necessary

disposable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free or available for use or disposition

• designed to be disposed of after use

noun

• an item that can be disposed of after it has been used

expendable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• suitable to be expended

adjective satellite

• (used of funds) remaining after taxes

needless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unnecessary and unwarranted

redundant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words

superfluous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

• more than is needed, desired, or required

surplus
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

nonessential
adjectiveadj
noun

• anything that is not essential

adjective satellite

• not of prime or central importance

unessential
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not basic or fundamental

Best Hypernyms For INESSENTIAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for inessential, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for UNNECESSARY

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