Meaning of the word essential in English

What does essential mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

essential

US /ɪˈsen.ʃəl/
UK /ɪˈsen.ʃəl/
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Adjective

1.

absolutely necessary or important

Example:
Water is essential for life.
It's essential that you follow these instructions carefully.
2.

of the nature of an essence; inherent

Example:
The essential difference between the two theories lies in their assumptions.
His essential nature was kind and generous.

Noun

1.

an essential thing

Example:
We packed only the essentials for our trip.
The course covers all the essentials of programming.
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