Nonessential synonyms
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The definition of superfluous is something that is more than needed or unnecessary.
Small in size or amount.
Relatively worthless or unimportant; trivial; insignificant
trivial (related)
The definition of trivial is insignificant, or of no importance.
unimportant (related)
Not important; insignificant or petty.
That can be dispensed with; not important
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That which is regarded as not worth preserving or saving; able to be sacrificed.
The definition of extrinsic refers to a non-essential part, or to something that is not really relevant to the heart of the matter.
Given or received without cost or obligation; free.
The definition of incidental is an unintended consequence of something, or a related but unimportant part.
Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required, especially with reference to good works in Roman Catholicism
Void of essence, or real being.
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Not necessary; needless.
Something that is desirable but expensive or hard to obtain or do:
Marginal notes
essential (antonym)
(Biochemistry) Being a substance that is required for normal functioning but cannot be synthesized by the body and therefore must be included in the diet:
important (antonym)
The definition of important is having great significance or consequence.
necessary (antonym)
Logically inevitable:
indispensable (antonym)
The definition of indispensable is essential or absolutely necessary.
(Rare) Without essence or existence; immaterial
Not needed; unnecessary.
Unwarranted, disproportionate, or inappropriate; not deserved or justified, especially when rude or offensive.
Not required.
non-essential (related)
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UCP2 (related)
Find another word for nonessential. In this page you can discover 29 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for nonessential, like: superfluous, insignificant, petty, trivial, unimportant, deadwood, dispensable, expendable, extrinsic, gratuitous and incidental.