essential — absolutely necessary; extremely important
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: absolutely necessary; extremely important
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈsenʃəl/
Korean meaning: 필수적인, 본질적인, 꼭 필요한
Korean pronunciation: 이-센-셜 (강세: 센)
Example Sentences
- Coffee is essential for my morning survival, just like Wi-Fi is essential for teenage survival.
- It's essential to read the manual before assembling IKEA furniture, unless you enjoy crying over mysterious screws.
- Good communication skills are essential in any workplace.
essential
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈsenʃəl//
absolutely necessary; extremely important
Clean water became essential after the storm destroyed the town’s supply system.
The essential tools carried the entire project once everything unnecessary was removed.
The essential decision became influential — and its consequences reshaped the entire company.
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Origin
From Latin 'essentialis', derived from 'essentia' meaning 'essence' or 'being'. The Latin root comes from 'esse', meaning 'to be'.
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“Coffee is essential for my morning survival, just like Wi-Fi is essential for teenage survival.”
“It's essential to read the manual before assembling IKEA furniture, unless you enjoy crying over mysterious screws.”
“Good communication skills are essential in any workplace.”
“She packed only the bare essentials for her backpacking trip.”
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