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inessential Definition

in·es·sen·tial (in′e sen′s̸həl, -i sen′-)

adjective

  1. Rare without essence or existence; immaterial
  2. not essential; not really necessary or important; unessential

noun

something inessential

inessential Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • work: For instance, a client-server application can defer inessential work and otherwise reduce communication when the quality of connection to the server is poor.
  • difference: Paul's discussion of vegetables leads him give us a profound charter for sticking together despite our inessential differences.
  • travel: Cut out unnecessary use of cars and inessential air travel.
  • detail: The aim is to strip away inessential details and get to the essence of things.