essential
/ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
es · sen · tial
ɪ · ˈsɛn · ʃəl
English Definition
adj. absolutely necessary; extremely important
Significado en Español
esencial, fundamental
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thiết yếu, cần thiết
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
essence(essence, core) + -ial (adjective suffix) → describing an essential part of something → essential, necessary.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word “essential”: It is essential that we complete this project by the deadline.
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A
unnecessary
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B
vital
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C
optional
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D
trivial
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B — vital.
“essential” means adj. absolutely necessary; extremely important
Common questions about “essential”
What does “essential” mean?
essential — adj. absolutely necessary; extremely important. In Chinese: 必要的，极其重要的.
How do you pronounce “essential”?
essential is pronounced /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: es · sen · tial.
Is “essential” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. essential appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “essential”?
essence(essence, core) + -ial (adjective suffix) → describing an essential part of something → essential, necessary.
