Synonyms for Essential
Top synonyms for “essential”: all important(p), all-important(a), crucial, indispensable, necessary, necessity, of the essence(p), requirement, and 20 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)anything indispensable“food and shelter are necessities of life”
- (adjective)defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established“substantive law”
- (adjective)basic and fundamental“the essential feature”
- (adjective)of the greatest importance“the all-important subject of disarmament”
- (adjective)absolutely necessary; vitally necessary“essential tools and materials”
- (adjective)being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc“essential oil”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "essential"?
Common synonyms for "essential" include all important(p), all-important(a), crucial, indispensable, necessary, necessity. Our thesaurus lists 28 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "essential"?
Antonyms for "essential" include inessential, inessential. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "essential" mean?
anything indispensable Example: "food and shelter are necessities of life"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
Synonyms give you more options to match syllable counts, meter, and rhyme schemes. When a word fits the meaning but not the rhythm, swap in a synonym with a different syllable count. Click any synonym above to jump straight to its rhyme page and continue writing.
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