noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of essential form-of, plural
2. 2
   The information required to have a basic understanding of a topic. broadly, plural, plural-only

Synonyms

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necessariesbare necessitiesbasicsbodycall fordata

Antonyms

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luxury

Example

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"Gathering information is one of the essentials of travel."

Related phrases

bare essentials

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