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Definition essential in American English

essential noun

noun
/ɪˈsenʃ(ə)l/
1

something that is needed for life, or needed in a particular situation

Example

food, water, and other essentials

Example

She packed a few essentials and headed for the airport.

Example

Millions of people lack even the bare essentials.

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2

the most basic and important aspects of a subject

Example

He agreed to teach me the essentials of Web page design.

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feature priority element
Definition essential in American English