essential

• Bezeichnet etwas, das unbedingt notwendig oder von größter Wichtigkeit ist; auch etwas, das zum Wesen einer Sache gehört.

Describes something that is absolutely necessary or extremely important.

1. Absolutely necessaryB1formal

   Extremely important and necessary; something that cannot be done without.

   unbedingt notwendig

   • Water is essential for human survival.
   • It is essential that you arrive on time for the interview.
   • Good communication skills are essential in this job.

   Synonymecriticalcrucialfundamentalimperativeindispensablekeynecessaryprerequisiterequisitevital

   Antonymedispensableexpendableinessentialnonessentialoptionalsuperfluousunnecessary

2. Fundamental or basicB1formal

   Relating to the most basic or important aspects of something.

   Wesentlich

   • The essential elements of the theory were explained clearly.
   • We covered the essential points of the contract.
   • Understanding grammar is essential to learning a language.

   Synonymebasalbasicconstitutivecoreelementaryfundamentalkeyprimaryprincipalunderlying

   Antonymeaccessoryincidentalperipheralsecondarysuperfluous

• Substantiv, das etwas absolut Notwendiges, Grundlegendes oder Unverzichtbares bezeichnet; etwas, das wesentlich oder lebenswichtig ist.

A noun referring to something that is absolutely necessary, fundamental, or indispensable.

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1. Fundamental elementB2formal

   A thing that is absolutely necessary or extremely important.

   Grundlegendes

   • Water is an essential for all living organisms.
   • The course covers the essentials of programming.
   • Patience is an essential for any good teacher.

   Synonymebasiccorefundamentalindispensablekeymustnecessityprerequisiterequisitesine qua non

   Antonymeaccessoryextrainessentialluxurynonessentialoption

2. Basic necessityB2formal

   An item or factor that is indispensable for a particular purpose or activity.

   Grundlage

   • Pack only the essentials for the camping trip.
   • Food and shelter are the essentials of survival.
   • The manual lists the essentials for setting up the device.

   Synonymebasicfundamentalmustnecessityneedprerequisiterequirementrequisite

   Antonymeextraluxurynonessential