nonessential
adjective
not essential; not necessary.
non-essential
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a variation of
nonessential.
Example Sentences
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The Army has been told to stop "non-essential" training exercises to save money, according to a defence source.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Thames Water said: "While there is enough water for essential use, we need to reduce non-essential outdoor demand to keep taps flowing."
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Investors expressed concern over demand for higher-priced non-essential products, but analysts expect stable demand due to Apple’s ecosystem.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
European aviation giant Airbus has asked its teams to cut "non-essential expenses" by 10 percent due to turbulence following the Middle East war, according to a document seen by AFP.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
It was claimed that these things were not matters of conscience; that though they were not commanded in Scripture, and hence were non-essential, yet not being forbidden, they were not intrinsically evil.
From The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan by Ellen Gould Harmon White
