Essential
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ɪˈsen.ʃəl/
US
/ɪˈsen.ʃəl/
Definition
(adj).: Very important or necessary.
(n) : Something necessary or very important.
(n) : Something necessary or very important.
Example
"(adj) : Water is essential for life."
"(adj) : It is essential to eat healthy food and get enough sleep every day."
"(n) : A map and water bottle are essentials for anyone going on a long hike."
Explanation
Essential means something that is very important or necessary. For example, water is essential for life, meaning people cannot live without it. Essential can describe items, ideas, skills, or qualities needed for a task or situation. For example, “It is essential to study before exams” means studying is very important. Essential also means basic or fundamental, like food, air, water are basic essentials to live. It tells us what cannot be ignored and what is needed most to succeed or live.