Nonessential and Prodigal

Nonessential

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

Prodigal and nonessential are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prodigal" instead an adjective "Nonessential".

Prodigal

Prodigal adjective - Given to spending money freely or foolishly.

Nonessential and prodigal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nonessential" instead an adjective "Prodigal".

Nearby Words: prodigy, prodigality, prodigally
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