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inessential

/ˌɪnəˈsɛnʃəl/ /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

Meanings
noun
(often in plural) Something that is not essential

Examples :

"Packing for the camping trip, we realized we had plenty of inessentials like extra blankets and fancy cooking tools, but we forgot the tent poles. "
thing

Related Words

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realized verb

/ˈɹɪə.laɪzd/ /ˈɹi.ə.laɪzd/

To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into reality; to bring into real existence

"The objectives of the project were never fully realized."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

Illustration lacking

lacking verb

/ˈlækɪŋ/

To be without, to need, to require.

"My life lacks excitement."

Illustration essential

essential noun

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

A necessary ingredient.

"Salt is an essential for cooking a good soup. "

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inessentials noun

/ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəlz/ /ˌɪnəˈsɛnʃəlz/

(often in plural) Something that is not essential

"The teacher told us that understanding fractions was essential, but memorizing the names of all the flowers was an inessential part of the curriculum. "

Illustration decorations

decorations noun

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

"The children hung colorful decorations on the Christmas tree. "

Illustration cooking

cooking verb

/ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/

To prepare (food) for eating by heating it, often by combining it with other ingredients.

"My mom is cooking dinner for the family tonight. "

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everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

Illustration camping

camping verb

/ˈkæmpɪŋ/

To live in a tent or similar temporary accommodation.

"The family is camping in the national park this weekend. "

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packing verb

/ˈpakɪŋ/ /ˈpækɪŋ/

(physical) To put or bring things together in a limited or confined space, especially for storage or transport.

"The family is packing their suitcases for their summer vacation. "

Illustration blankets

blankets noun

/blænkɛts/

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

"The baby was cold, so his mother put a blanket over him."