Definition

Not necessary or important; something that can be done without.

Example

The extra decorations for the party were unessential and could be skipped to save money.

Conversation

Do you think all these decorations are really necessary for the party?

Honestly, some of them feel a bit unessential to me.

Yeah, I agree — we could probably simplify it a lot.

Exactly! It might be more fun without all the unessential stuff.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person or thing that is not necessary or important.

Example

In the meeting, we decided to remove all unessentials from the agenda to focus on the main topics.

Conversation

I was thinking about getting a new phone, but then I realized it's mostly unessential right now.

Yeah, if your current one still works, it might not be worth it.

Exactly! I tend to buy things that are really unessential sometimes.

Root Explanation

Unessential → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "essential" (from Latin "essentia", meaning essence or being). The word "unessential" means not essential or not necessary.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') and 'essence' ('essentia') to remember that 'unessential' means something that is not necessary.

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