Essential synonyms | phrases

Phrases with similar meaning for Essential

• sine qua non

  prerequisite, necessary
• all-important

  crucial
• of the essence

  crucial
• built-in
• nitty-gritty

  basic, necessity
• deep-seated

  basic
• vital part

  prerequisite, requirement
• all important
• brass tacks

  nitty-gritty, necessity
• nuts and bolts

  nitty-gritty, necessity
• life-and-death

  crucial
• called for

  crucial
• high-priority

  crucial
• must-have

  vital, prerequisite
• meat and potatoes

  basic, necessity
• deep-rooted
• vitally important

  vital
• pre-eminent
• in effect

  practical
• most important
• part and parcel

  necessity
• right-hand

  important
• of vital importance
• name of the game

  basic
• built in
• first principles

  fundamentals
• of the utmost importance
• de rigueur
• in-depth
• big-league
• bona fide
• bottom line
• fire and ice
• meat-and-potatoes
• hard facts

  facts
• life-or-death
• no-frills
• of import
• important part
• in demand
• earth-shattering
• in all but name
• in-built
• life-sustaining
• living essentials
• articles of daily necessity
• indispensable item
• of value
• of concern
• of interest