The difference between Inessential and Unnecessary

When used as adjectives, inessential means not essential, whereas unnecessary means not needed or necessary.

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

check bellow for the other definitions of Inessential and Unnecessary

  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. Unnecessary as an adjective:

    Not needed or necessary.

    Examples:

    "The automatic child-frightener made clowns unnecessary."

  2. Unnecessary as an adjective:

    Done in addition to requirements; unrequired.

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