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essential

/ɛˈsɛnʃəl/ · 9 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

    essential tools and materials

  2. adjective

    basic and fundamental

    the essential feature

  3. adjective

    of the greatest importance

    the all important subject of disarmament

  4. noun

    anything indispensable

    food and shelter are necessities of life

  5. adjective

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

    essential oil

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