单词	nonessential
释义	nonessential adjective non·​es·​sen·​tial ˌnän-i-ˈsen(t)-shəl  1 : not essential 2 : being a substance synthesized by the body in sufficient quantity to satisfy dietary needs nonessential fatty acids see also nonessential amino acid compare essential sense 2b nonessential noun Synonyms dispensable gratuitous inessential needless uncalled-for unessential unnecessary unwarranted See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences All nonessential personnel had to be laid off. Please avoid all nonessential uses of water. Recent Examples on the Web Finally, there’s a low power mode, like the iPhone’s, that shuts off nonessential features and extends the watch’s battery life to up to 36 hours. Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The feature comprehensively restricts any nonessential iOS features so there are as few potential points of entry to a device as possible. WIRED, 14 Sep. 2022 Perot opted for a Bell 206L LongRanger II helicopter, painted it in bright colors for extra visibility, removed all nonessential gear, and added safety and navigation equipment along with a 151-gallon auxiliary fuel tank. Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2022 In Kentucky, Boone County, Campbell County and Kenton County offices and nonessential services will be also closed. Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2022 Consumers have shifted their buying priorities, especially amid sky-high prices for essentials such as food and gasoline that have forced many households to cut back on nonessential purchases. Chris Isidore, CNN, 28 Aug. 2022 As the Russians tightened their grip on the plant and the city, officials at Energoatom, the Ukrainian company that oversees the nation’s 15 nuclear reactors, decided to allow some nonessential staff to leave. Marc Santora, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 Winds and dry vegetation quickly propelled the flames to burn through 500 acres, prompting Edwards to initiate an evacuation of nonessential personnel as a fire crew descended on the site a few days later. Wired, 18 Aug. 2022 Water supplies are low or dry, and many communities are restricting nonessential outdoor water use. Jennifer Mcdermott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing nonessential nonessential amino acid nonessential amino acid Kids Definition nonessential 1 of 2 adjective non·​es·​sen·​tial ˌnän-i-ˈsen-shəl  : not necessary We cut back on nonessential purchases. nonessential 2 of 2 noun : something that is not necessary There is no room for nonessentials. Medical Definition nonessential adjective non·​es·​sen·​tial -i-ˈsen-chəl  : being a substance synthesized by the body in sufficient quantity for normal health and growth a nonessential fatty acid compare essential nonessential 1 of 2 adjective as in unnecessary not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end money's tight, so we'll have to skip nonessential purchases Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance unnecessary unessential inessential extra dispensable optional needless redundant irrelevant superfluous discretionary elective gratuitous unwarranted extraneous irrelative uncalled-for Antonyms & Near Antonyms essential necessary indispensable important needed needful required crucial vital urgent imperative all-important pressing See More nonessential 2 of 2 noun as in extra Synonyms & Similar Words extra extravagance superfluity luxury indulgence frill amenity dainty nicety accessory comfort treat option accoutrement delicacy accessary bells and whistles accouterment Antonyms & Near Antonyms essential must requirement necessity fundamental basic
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