essentials
ɪˈsɛnʃəlz
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Definition of essentials - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
necessitiesbasic and necessary items or elements
  • Water and food are essentials for survival.
basics
2.
core aspectsmost important aspects or principles of something
  • Understanding the essentials of the topic is crucial for the exam.
basics fundamentals
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basic and necessary items or elements
When camping, pack only the bare essentials for survival.

Origin of essentials

Latin, essentia (being)

Terms with essentials included in their meaning

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provisions
supply of essentials for future use
baby care
bag used to carry baby essentials
home essentials
items used for cleaning, cooking, and home maintenance
missing essentials
lacking something necessary
luggage
medium-sized bag for clothes and essentials
essentials
being an essential part of something
essentials
something that is essential or indispensable
essentials
most basic items needed for survival or tasks

Examples of essentials in a sentence

  • Essentials like medicine should always be in your travel bag.
  • She packed only the essentials for the trip.
  • The course covers the essentials of first aid.

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  1. French:essentiels, aspects essentiels, ...
  2. German:Essentials, wesentliche Aspekte, ...
  3. Italian:essenziali, aspetti fondamentali, ...
  4. Spanish:esenciales, nociones básicas, ...
  5. Portuguese:essenciais, aspectos essenciais, ...
  6. Chinese:必需品, 要点, ...
  7. Japanese:必需品, 要点, ...
  8. Arabic:الضروريات, أُسُس, ...
  9. Hebrew:דְּבָרִים חִיּוּנִיִּים, עִיקָּרִים, ...
  10. Russian:необходимые вещи, основы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:необхідні речі, ...
  12. Hindi:आवश्यक वस्तुएँ, मूल तत्व, ...
essential
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Definition of essential - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
necessitysomething fundamental or indispensable
  • Understanding grammar is an essential for language learning.
necessity requirement
2.
fundamentalsthe most important principles or facts of a subject
  • The essentials of physics include Newton's laws.
basics fundamentals

Adjective

1.
crucialabsolutely necessary or extremely important
  • Water is essential for life..
crucial indispensable vital
2.
inherentfundamental or central to the nature of something
  • Trust is essential to a successful partnership..
crucial indispensable vital
3.
biologyTECH.necessary for survival but not synthesized by the organismTECH.
  • Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for humans.
crucial indispensable vital
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fundamental part necessary for a process
Trust is an essential element of any relationship.
basic public or organizational help systems needed for normal daily life
During the storm, only essential services were kept operating.
requirement that must be met for success
Trust is an essential condition for a healthy relationship.
oil from plants used for scent or aromatherapy
Essential oil is popular in aromatherapy and perfumes.
worker needed to maintain basic services
During the pandemic, essential workers kept hospitals and grocery stores running.
substance necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Calcium is an essential nutrient for bone health..

Origin of essential

Latin, essentia (being) + -al (suffix)

Examples of essential in a sentence

  • Shelter is an essential in harsh climates.
  • Understanding the essentials of grammar is crucial.
  • The course covers the essentials of first aid.
  • Proper nutrition is essential for good health.
  • It's essential to follow the guidelines.
  • Water is essential for life.

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  1. French:essentiel, indispensable, ...
  2. German:Wesentliches, essenziell, ...
  3. Italian:elemento essenziale, essenziale, ...
  4. Spanish:elemento esencial, esencial, ...
  5. Portuguese:essencial, indispensável, ...
  6. Chinese:必需品, 必不可少的, ...
  7. Japanese:不可欠, 不可欠な, ...
  8. Arabic:عُنْصُر أَسَاسِي, ضروري, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֶכְרֵחַ, הֶכְרֵחִי, ...
  10. Russian:необходимость, необходимый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:необхідність, необхідний, ...
  12. Hindi:अनिवार्य वस्तु, अत्यावश्यक, ...
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