Nonessential and Useless

Nonessential

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

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

Useless

Useless adjective - Not capable of being put to use or account.

Nonessential and useless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nonessential" instead an adjective "Useless".

Nearby Words: use, useful, uselessly
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