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NONESSENTIAL Antonyms

There are 13 antonyms of the word nonessential. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For NONESSENTIAL

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essential
adjectiveadj
adjective

• basic and fundamental

• being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc

• defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established

noun

• anything indispensable

adjective satellite

• absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

• of the greatest importance

necessary
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• absolutely essential

noun

• anything indispensable

adjective satellite

• unavoidably determined by prior circumstances

required
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• necessary for relief or supply

• required by rule

compulsory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• required by rule

crucial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

adjective satellite

• having crucial relevance

• of the greatest importance

imperative
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• requiring attention or action

• relating to verbs in the imperative mood

noun

• a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

• some duty that is essential and urgent

• a verb in the imperative mood.

important
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of great significance or value

• important in effect or meaning

• of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

adjective satellite

• having authority or ascendancy or influence

• having or suggesting a consciousness of high position

indispensable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not to be dispensed with; essential

adjective satellite

• absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

• unavoidable

needed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• necessary for relief or supply

obligatory
adjectiveadj
adjective

• morally or legally constraining or binding

adjective satellite

• required by obligation or compulsion or convention

urgent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• compelling immediate action

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

mandatory
adjectiveadj
noun

• the recipient of a mandate

• a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves

adjective satellite

• required by rule

Alternatives for ESSENTIAL

Alternatives for NECESSARY

Alternatives for REQUIRED

Alternatives for COMPULSORY

Alternatives for CRUCIAL

Alternatives for IMPERATIVE

Alternatives for IMPORTANT

Alternatives for INDISPENSABLE

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