Nonessential definition
Being a substance that is required for normal functioning but does not need to be included in the diet because of the body's ability to synthesize it from other nutrients.
Nonessential amino acid.
adjective
Not essential; of relatively no importance; unnecessary.
adjective
(biochem.) Designating biological compounds, esp. amino acids, required by living systems, that can be made in adequate amounts from other dietary constituents.
adjective
A nonessential person or thing.
noun
Being a substance that is required for normal functioning but does not need to be included in the diet because of the body's ability to synthesize it from other nutrients.
Nonessential amino acid.
adjective
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Having little or no importance; not essential.
adjective
Something that is not essential.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
nonessential
Plural:
nonessentialsOrigin of nonessential
- non- +"Ž essential
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