Non-essential

adj

adj ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of nonessential. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "However, the TSSA union has called for a full ban on construction and for all non-essential workers to stay at home, [...]"

Synonyms

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inessentialaccessoryaccidentaccidentalaccidentaladdendum

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"The U.S. announced it will temporarily close its northern border with Canada to “non-essential traffic.”"

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