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essentiality

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of essentiality

the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is

physical strength or endurance is the essentiality that makes activity a sport and not just a game

Synonyms of essentiality

being, essence, nature, quiddity, quintessence, soul, stuff, substance

Words Related to essentiality

alpha and omega, center, core, keynote, marrow, pith, seat

embodiment, epitome, incarnation, manifestation, personification

aspect, attribute, feature, property

gist, kernel, nub

Phrases Synonymous with essentiality

name of the game

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