Chief and Nonessential

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Chief adjective - Coming before all others in importance.

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Nonessential is an antonym for chief in essential topic.

Nearby Word: chiefly

Nonessential adjective - Not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end.

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Chief is an antonym for nonessential.

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