of the essence

adjective

Important, indispensable, crucial.

“time is of the essence”

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Meanings

adjective
  1. Important, indispensable, crucial.

    time is of the essence

    1 more example

    speed is of the essence

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveof the greatest importance

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all-importantall importantcrucialessentialimportantof import
Also see
all-importantcrucialessential

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Cite this entry
APA

of the essence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/of%20the%20essence

MLA

“of the essence.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/of%20the%20essence. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “of the essence,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/of%20the%20essence.

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