Essential ɪˈsenʃl Nature Adjective Part/Feature Element/Ingredient/Component Local Government

• an essential part/feature of something
• an essential element/ingredient/component of something
• the local government is not able to provide essential services such as gas, water and electricity.
• vitamins play an essential role in many body processes.

essential

1. completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity
• SYNONYM vital
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• an essential part/feature of something
• an essential element/ingredient/component of something
• The local government is not able to provide essential services such as gas, water and electricity.
• Vitamins play an essential role in many body processes.
• The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out.
• The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps.
• This book is essential reading for all nature lovers.
• All events are free, but booking is essential.
• Money is not essential to happiness.
• Experience is essential for this job.
• It is essential to keep the two groups separate.
• It is absolutely essential for all those involved in education to be computer-literate
• It is essential that you have some experience.

Extra Examples

• Although useful, the accessories are by no means essential.
• Diet is crucial; exercise is equally essential.
• Do you consider these textbooks essential for the course?
• He believed that some form of religion was essential to human life.
• Increased competition makes it essential for the business to innovate.
• It is becoming almost essential for students to have a second language.
• the skills essential for success
• Listening to people's concerns is an essential part of my job.
2. connected with the most important aspect or basic nature of somebody/something
• SYNONYM fundamental
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/fundamental_2
• The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money.
• He describes what he thinks is the essential nature of America.
• The essential character of the town has been destroyed by the new road.
• The film captures an essential truth of adolescence

Word Origin

• Middle English (in the sense ‘in the highest degree’): from late Latin essentialis, from Latin essentia, from esse ‘be’.