The difference between Inessential and Unessential

When used as adjectives, inessential means not essential, whereas unessential means not essential.


Inessential is also noun with the meaning: something that is not essential.

check bellow for the other definitions of Inessential and Unessential

  1. Inessential as an adjective:

    Not essential.

    Examples:

    "Leave inessential items behind when there is a fire alarm."

  2. Inessential as an adjective:

    Lacking essence or being.

  1. Inessential as a noun (often in plural):

    Something that is not essential

  1. Unessential as an adjective:

    Not essential.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: inessentiaunimportant"

    "ant essential"

  2. Unessential as an adjective:

    Void of essence, or real being.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: unsubstantial"