Synonyms of essentiality

essentiality

noun

i-ˌsen(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē 

as in essence

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 & Similar Words

• essence
• nature
• substance
• soul
• manifestation
• being
• quintessence
• core
• quiddity
• name of the game
• heart
• aspect
• spirit
• attribute
• stuff
• center
• property
• feature
• incarnation
• marrow
• personification
• kernel
• embodiment
• pith
• seat
• epitome
• keynote
• gist
• alpha and omega
• nub

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of essentiality

That may become increasingly common going forward, as conventional wisdom on the essentiality of coaching continuity—and the fear of roster attrition—has been recast by the yearly churn every team now faces in the transfer portal era. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Armani’s legacy is a lesson in essentiality, discipline and authenticity. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

With Jim Crow, an imperfect church, economic despair, and the Klan looming, the film underlines again and again the essentiality of love—not as an antidote, but as an alternative, an entirely separate mode of experiencing the world. — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2025

Many people across the healthcare ecosystem acknowledge the power and essentiality of trust to most things in healthcare, including engagement and adherence to health advice. — Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

Paul Johnson’s sweeping yet granular historical account of modernity’s emergence reinforces the role and essentiality of the individual, for good and for evil. — Jack Butler, National Review, 3 Sep. 2023