Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nonessential

Adjective

/ˌnɒn.ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

Definition

Not absolutely necessary; not of great importance.

Examples

This meeting is nonessential and can be skipped if you have other priorities.
During the pandemic, many businesses had to cut nonessential services to focus on vital operations.
Nonessential items are often the first to be removed from a budget during financial cutbacks.

Meaning

The term ‘nonessential’ refers to things that are not required or vital for a particular purpose or situation. It implies that they can be omitted without significant consequence.