nonessential

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌnɒn.ɪˈsen.ʃəl/

Definition

Not absolutely necessary or important for a particular purpose.

Examples

• The committee decided to cut all nonessential spending to balance the budget.

• Please remove any nonessential information from your report to keep it concise.

• Travel for nonessential reasons was restricted during the height of the pandemic.

Synonyms of nonessential

Words with a similar meaning to nonessential:

• optional
• unnecessary
• superfluous
• inessential

Antonyms of nonessential

Words with the opposite meaning to nonessential:

• essential
• vital

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