essential
gb/ɪsˈɛnʃəl/ us/ɪsˈɛnʃəl/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B1
property
1
Completely necessary or very important
Very important and needed; you cannot do without it.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is essential for/to [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'essential' with 'important'. While all essentials are important, 'essential' means absolutely necessary, not just helpful.
Συνώνυμα
crucial (Slightly more urgent or decisive in tone, often used for critical moments.)
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vital (Emphasizes necessity for survival or success.)
Αντώνυμα
optional (Implies something is not required.)
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unnecessary (Direct opposite, meaning not needed at all.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
absolutely essential
|essential part
|essential requirement
|essential information
|essential skills
Θέματα
daily life
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Water is essential for all forms of life.
- It is essential to wear a helmet when riding a bike.
- Good communication is essential to a healthy relationship.
- Experience in customer service is essential for this job.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Water is essential for people and animals.
- A passport is essential for travel to another country.
- It is essential to eat healthy food every day.
- Good shoes are essential for running.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
A basic and necessary thing
Something that is very important and needed.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the essentials of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use 'essentials' to describe luxuries they personally value; it should mean things truly needed.
Συνώνυμα
necessity (General term for something needed; can be less absolute in some contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
luxury (Something desirable but not necessary.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
basic essentials
|carry the essentials
|pack the essentials
|the bare essentials
Θέματα
daily life
|travel
|survival
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She packed only the essentials for the trip.
- Food, water, and shelter are essentials for survival.
- Understanding the essentials of grammar is important for writing well.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We bought the essentials for the picnic.
- Water is one of the essentials of life.
- I only carry the essentials in my bag.
adjective
B2
property
3
Belonging to the basic nature of something
Part of the basic nature of something; cannot be removed without changing it.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an essential part/feature of [something]
Συνώνυμα
intrinsic (More formal, emphasizes being inherent by nature.)
Αντώνυμα
accidental (Formal term meaning not part of the inherent nature.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
essential quality
|essential feature
|essential character
Θέματα
philosophy
|science
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Freedom of speech is an essential feature of democracy.
- Patience is an essential quality in a good teacher.
- Understanding is essential to any successful relationship.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Air is an essential part of life.
- Kindness is an essential part of being a good friend.
- Water is an essential part of our body.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
essential
IPA
GB/ɪsˈɛnʃəl/
US/ɪsˈɛnʃəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
es - sen - tial (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sen)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: essential
Noun
- Base: essential
- Plural: essentials
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
essentials
noun
Core family
essence
noun B2
essentially
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
nonessential
adjective
inessential
adjective
Advanced or less common
essentialism
noun
essentialist
noun
Εκφράσεις
bare essentials
1/bˈɛɹ ɪsˈɛnʃəlz/
fixed phrase
Only the most necessary things
Only the things you really need; nothing extra.
Παραδείγματα
- We only took the bare essentials on our camping trip.
- After the fire, they were left with just the bare essentials.
essential oils
1/ɪsˈɛnʃəl ˈɔɪlz/
fixed phrase
Concentrated plant extracts with aroma
Strong liquids from plants that have a special smell or taste, used in perfumes, food, or medicine.
Παραδείγματα
- Lavender and peppermint are popular essential oils used in aromatherapy.
- She added a few drops of essential oil to the bath.