unessential
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un·es·sen·tial

adjective \ˌən-ə-ˈsen(t)-shəl\

Definition of UNESSENTIAL

1
: not essential : dispensable, unimportant
2
archaic : void of essence : insubstantial

Examples of UNESSENTIAL

  1. <don't pack any unessential items until we're sure we have room for everything we'll actually need>

First Known Use of UNESSENTIAL

circa 1656

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