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.
deadwood
That can be dispensed with; not important
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.
Not necessary; needless.
Something that is desirable but expensive or hard to obtain or do:
marginalia
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.
Find another word for nonessential. In this page you can discover 27 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for nonessential, like: superfluous, insignificant, petty, trivial, unimportant, deadwood, dispensable, expendable, extrinsic, gratuitous and incidental.