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    [Adjective]  | "es*sen*tial" | \ i-ˈsen(t)-shəl \


    1: of, relating to, or constituting essence : inherent

    2: of the utmost importance : basic, indispensable, necessary

    3: being a substance that is not synthesized by the body in a quantity sufficient for normal health and growth and that must be obtained from the diet


    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Noun]  | "essential" 


    1: something basic

    2: something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable


    Origin: 15th century ;

    [Noun]  | "essential amino acid" 


    1: any of various amino acids that are required for normal health and growth in many vertebrates, are either not manufactured in the body or manufactured in insufficient quantities, are usually supplied by dietary protein, and include histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine


    Origin: 1911 ;

    [Noun]  | "essential oil" 


    1: any of a class of volatile oils that give plants their characteristic odors and are used especially in perfumes and flavorings, and for aromatherapy


    Origin: 1674 ;

    [Adjective]  | "essential" 


    1: impossible to do without;


      * e.g., " ... a well-stocked public library is essential for the well-being of a community "





    2: of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject;


      * e.g., " ... anyone with an essential knowledge of human biology can follow the documentary "





    3: being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing;


      * e.g., " ... an unquenchable belief in the essential goodness of most people "





    [Noun]  | "essential" 


    1: something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable;


      * e.g., " ... the essentials for success include a willingness to work and the right attitude "





    2: general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based;


      * e.g., " ... this will be just an introduction to the essentials of computer programming "



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     [ "Essential" ]

    1: Necessary; vital; of the utmost importance

      * e.g.,  ... Water is essential for life. 

     [ "Essentially" ]

    1: When used at the beginning of a sentence, this word is a variety of the 'filler' word basically. Another direct replacement for essentially is technically. Other filler words include like, just, and stuff and y'know, but they tend to be in the middle of or at the end of a spoken sentence. Filler words are rarely used in writing and are part of acquired speech.

      * e.g.,  ... Essentially, the leg bone is connected to the hip bone. 

     [ "Essential" ]

    1: Needed because no else is available; used to bribe employees to stay, work, and feel important.

      * e.g.,  ... Hey we’re going to have you work because... your essential. 

     [ "essentials" ]

    1: another word for genitals.

      * e.g.,  ... In the nude pic, she is seen covering her essentials with her bare hands. 

     [ "eSSeNTiaL" ]

    1: a very sexy guy with a 10 inch black cock often used for pleasing women by hitting their g spot with their enormous cocks

      * e.g.,  ... eSSeNTiaL fucked the shit out of that girls pussy and gave her bruises along with herpes. 

     [ "the essentials" ]

    1: kick-ass band from Seminole, FL. They rock the house hardcore style. An awesome mix of musical genres such as Indie and Retro Rock. Some of their greatest influences are The Beatles, The Pixies, The White Stripes, Yo La Tengo, and The Doors. For more info. see www.theessentialsrock.com

      * e.g.,  ... Jimpi, Mada Condor, Fat Jew, and Milt playes some wicked awesome stuff. They are in a band called The Essentials! 

     [ "Man Essentials" ]

    1: The premier place for closet homosexual males to stare at men's underwear bulges online.

      * e.g.,  ... I secretly love staring at men's underwear ads when my girlfriend is away. Not only am I the Man Essentials President, I'm also their #1 client. 

     [ "essential oils" ]

    1: What anti-vaxxers use to efficiently and effectively accomplish nothing. Quickest way to deny your children their right to healthcare (which is an actual human right, Article 25), killing your children in the process. Normal people use this to moisturize their skin. Karens usually find their little bottles of nothingness on Facebook in a group full of other soccer moms who have also successfully been tricked by an MLM.

      * e.g.,  ... Karen: Honey, our little girl apparently contracted measles, and I don't even know how! Bob: Did you get her vaccinated? Karen: Of course not! I just used some essential oils that I found on Facebook. Bob: You're such a psychopath. Now I'm grateful that you divorced me and took the kids, because now I can't be held liable. I hope YOU get measles now. Karen: Well, I'd rather have her die than get infected by the lies of the government. 

     [ "essentialist of the essential" ]

    1: Essential workers that are so badass and fearless they are viewed by society as having a fucking legendary and almost mythical status. Someone who never surrenders, backs down, or calls in sick despite the danger.

      * e.g.,  ... JerDawg is totally the essentialist of the essential. He's so badass and fearless that even the gangsters in his neighborhood are forced to show respect! 

     [ "Essential employee" ]

    1: A person that wants to stay at home in quarantine due to COVID-19 but can't due to the fact they cannot telecommute and there are no legal protections in place for the employee. So, she/he has to make a choice between (A) working for money with the increased risk of exposure, (B) staying at home and burning PTO until it runs out, or (C) leaving the company and having no income. Those living paycheck to paycheck (for whatever reason that may be is inconsequential at this point), wind up putting themselves and their family at greater risk because they have to keep a roof over their heads, clothes on their backs, and food on the table.

      * e.g.,  ... John wanted to stay at home during the COVID-19 quarantine across America, but he was told he was an essential employee and could lose his job if he didn't show up for work. Having no savings, John swallowed his pride, went to work, got infected with COVID-19 by a fellow employee in the same situation, and died. 

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