nonessentially
|non-es-sen-tial-ly|
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/ˌnɑːn.ɪˈsen.ʃəl.i/
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/ˌnɒn.ɪˈsen.ʃəl.i/
(nonessential)
not necessary
Etymology
'nonessentially' originates from the English prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'essential,' which comes from the Latin 'essentialis,' meaning 'pertaining to the essence.'
'nonessential' evolved from the Latin 'essentialis' through Old French 'essentiel' and Middle English 'essencial,' eventually forming the modern English word 'nonessential.'
Initially, 'essential' meant 'pertaining to the essence,' and 'nonessential' evolved to mean 'not pertaining to the essence.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not essential or necessary.
The meeting was nonessentially focused on minor details.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 03:54