Adjectives of Essentiality

necessary

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unable to be changed or avoided

essential

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very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

crucial

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having great importance, often having a significant impact on the outcome of a situation

fundamental

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/fən.də.mɛn.əl/ or /fēn.dē.men.ēl/

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related to the core and most important or basic parts of something

vital

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/vaɪ.təl/ or /vai.tēl/

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absolutely necessary and of great importance

imperative

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/ɪm.pɛ.rə.tɪv/ or /im.pe.rē.tiv/

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having great importance and requiring immediate attention or action

complementary

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/kɑmp.lə.mɛn.tri/ or /kaamp.lē.men.tri/

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useful to each other or enhancing each other's qualities when brought together

grave

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Disapproving

Formal

signifying a matter of deep concern

dire

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Disapproving

extremely serious or urgent

pressing

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requiring immediate attention due to something's urgency or importance

urgent

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/ɜr.ʤənt/ or /ēr.jēnt/

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needing immediate action or attention

central

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/sɛnt.rəl/ or /sent.rēl/

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very important and necessary

required

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/rik.waɪɜrd/ or /rik.vaiērd/

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necessary to be fulfilled or obtained

compulsory

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/kəm.pəl.sɜ.ri/ or /kēm.pēl.sē.ri/

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forced to be done by law or authority

obligatory

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/əb.lɪ.gə.tɔ.ri/ or /ēb.li.gē.taw.ri/

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necessary as a result of a rule or law

mandatory

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/mæn.də.tɔ.ri/ or /mān.dē.taw.ri/

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ordered or required by a rule or law

foundational

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/faʊn.deɪ.ʃə.nəl/ or /faoon.dei.shē.nēl/

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forming the basis or essential framework of something