essentiality (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɛsɛnʃiˈælɪti/

Definition

The quality of being absolutely necessary or extremely important.

Examples

• The essentiality of sleep for cognitive function is well-documented.

• We must recognize the essentiality of biodiversity for a stable ecosystem.

• The report highlighted the essentiality of timely communication in crisis management.

Synonyms of essentiality

Words with a similar meaning to essentiality:

• necessity
• indispensability
• cruciality
• imperativeness

Antonyms of essentiality

Words with the opposite meaning to essentiality:

• superfluity
• unimportance

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