Definitions for inessential
ˌɪn ɪˈsɛn ʃəlinessen·tial

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. inessential, nonessentialadjective

   anything that is not essential

   "they discarded all their inessentials"

2. inessential, unessentialadjective

   not basic or fundamental

3. inessentialadjective

   not absolutely necessary

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1. Inessentialadjective

   Not essential; not required to achieve a given purpose; unessential; unnecessary.

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. inessentialnoun

   Something that is not essential

2. inessentialadjective

   not essential

   Leave inessential items behind when there is a fire alarm.

3. inessentialadjective

   lacking essence or being

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1. inessential

   Inessential refers to something that is not absolutely necessary or not of vital importance. It is something that can be done without, or is not a core component or feature.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inessentialadjective

   having no essence or being

2. Inessentialadjective

   not essential; unessential

3. Etymology: [Pref. in- not + essential: cf. F. inessentiel.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inessential

   in-es-sen′shal, adj. not essential or necessary: immaterial.

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce inessential?

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How to say inessential in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of inessential in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of inessential in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of inessential in a Sentence

1. Walter Benjamin:

   Any translation which intends to perform a transmitting function cannot transmit anything but information -- hence, something inessential. This is the hallmark of bad translations.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=inessential
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=inessential
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Inessential
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inessential
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=inessential
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=inessential