essentials

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noun

The information required to have a basic understanding of a topic.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of essential
nounthe essentials pl (plural only)
  1. broadlypluralplural onlyThe information required to have a basic understanding of a topic.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
necessaries
Cite this entry
APA

essentials. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/essentials

MLA

“essentials.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/essentials. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “essentials,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/essentials.

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