essentiality

noun

i-ˌsen(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce essentiality (audio)
Definition of essentialitynext
as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is physical strength or endurance is the essentiality that makes activity a sport and not just a game

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Recent Examples of essentiality Many people across the healthcare ecosystem acknowledge the power and essentiality of trust to most things in healthcare, including engagement and adherence to health advice. — Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Paul Johnson’s sweeping yet granular historical account of modernity’s emergence reinforces the role and essentiality of the individual, for good and for evil. — Jack Butler, National Review, 3 Sep. 2023 Family’s essence of essentiality. — Denis Villeneuve, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2021

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“Essentiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentiality. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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