Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
non-essential
Adjective
/nɒn-ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
Definition
Not absolutely necessary; not critical or fundamental.
Examples
- During the meeting, we decided to focus only on essential items and leave out non-essential topics.
- Non-essential spending can be cut back to save money during tough times.
Meaning
Refers to something that is not required and can be considered optional.
Synonyms
- Unnecessary
- Optional
- Extraneous
- Superfluous
