Essential Definition & Meaning
essential
- adjective
- absolutely necessary; vitally necessary; "essential tools and materials"; "funds essential to the completion of the project"; "an indispensable worker"
- basic and fundamental; "the essential feature"
- of the greatest importance; "the all-important subject of disarmament"; "crucial information"; "in chess cool nerves are of the essence"
- being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc; "essential oil"
- defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established; "substantive law"
- noun
- anything indispensable; "food and shelter are necessities of life"; "the essentials of the good life"; "allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions"; "a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained"
"Essential" in song lyrics
See how essential is used in real songs:
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"Inner visions of anarchism essential"
2Mex — Falcon Gentle -
"We can sho' nuff make a change and that's essential"
Aceyalone — Alive -
"I don't need no intro, no outro, in essential"
Aceyalone — Golden Mic
Words that rhyme with essential
Usage tips for "essential"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "essential" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for essential to find words that pair well.