essential 
es·sen·tial (ə sen′s̸həl, i-)
adjective
- of or constituting the intrinsic, fundamental nature of something; basic; inherent an essential difference
- absolute; complete; perfect
- absolutely necessary; indispensable; requisite
- containing, or having the properties of, a concentrated extract of a plant, drug, food, etc. an essential oil
- Biochem. needed for life or health but not synthesized within the body, as an amino acid or vitamin that must be consumed
Etymology: ME essencial < LL essentialis: see essence
noun
something necessary or fundamental; indispensable, inherent, or basic feature or principle
essential
modif.
Absolutely necessary
imperative, required, indispensable, requisite, necessary, vital; see also crucial, necessary 1.Rooted in the basis or essence
basic, primary, quintessential; see fundamental 1, inherent.
essential, in strict usage, is applicable to that which constitutes the absolute essence or the fundamental nature of a thing and therefore must be present for the thing to exist, function, etc. food is essential to life; an indispensable person or thing cannot be done without if the specified or implied purpose is to be achieved her diagnostic skills proved indispensable to the clinic; requisite is applied to that which is required by the circumstances or for the purpose and generally suggests a requirement that is imposed externally rather than an inherent need the requisite experience for a position; necessary implies a pressing need but does not always connote absolute indispensability
Modifies a noun
- oil: The essential oils you add to the base oil is up to you.
- reading: Essential reading for everyone involved in the grocery industry!
- ingredient: For some couples, especially those who are having several children in their bridal party, children are an essential ingredient to the day.
- acid: They also contain other unsaturated fats called ' essential fatty acids ' , which the body needs for good health.
- element: Roles Electronic warfare is an essential element of fire support.
- nutrient: In time this will allow the villi to grow back, making the absorption of essential nutrients to take place.
Used with adjective complement
- consider: Today, domain names are considered essential to mark your Internet presence.
- deem: With regard to this it was deemed essential to incorporate the relevant cases and their legal implications.
Infinitive complement
- ensure: Managing high levels of pupil mobility well is essential to ensure the school provides the best education for all of its pupils.
- appreciate: Car Hire is essential to fully appreciate the area.
- maintain: Familiarity with the full detail of the file is essential to maintain the user support role.
- underpin: This facility is essential to underpin the requirements of UK industry e.g. in aerospace, materials processing, power generation, instrumentation and defense.
- prevent: Contact Tracing ( back to top ) This is essential to prevent re infection.
- preserve: They have also been concerned to train citizens in the qualities essential to preserve the republic.
Preposition: in
- order: Liberalization is essential in order for us to compete globally.
Preposition: for
- survival: Clean gravel with a good exchange of water is essential for the survival of grayling eggs as they are very susceptible to pollution.
- success: Heating & misting are usually essential for commercial success.
- metabolism: High levels of vitamin C are also essential for the metabolism of white blood cells, which are critical components of the immune system.
- technician: The A+ is internationally recognized and means that the individual possesses the knowledge and skills essential for a computer service technician.
Preposition: by
- annotator: The red sentences are sentences which were considered essential by the annotators.
Photography was conceived as a mirror of the universal elements and emotions ofthe everydayness of lifeöas a mirror of the essential oneness of mankind throughout the world.
Secrecy is the first essential in the affairs of State.
There is something in painting which cannot be explained, and that something is essential.You come to nature withyour theories, and nature knocksthemall flat.
On ne voit bien qu'avec le c½ur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux. Only with the heart can a person see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
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