Extra and Imperative

Opposite meaning words

Extra adjective - Being over what is needed.

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Imperative is an antonym for extra.

Imperative adjective - Impossible to do without.

Usage example: proper equipment is imperative for the success of this chemical experiment

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Extra is an antonym for imperative.

Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively

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