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essentials

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ɛˈsɛnʃəɫz// UK //ɪsˈɛnʃəlz// es·sen·tials

n. the most important things you need for a specific situation or activity. You use this when talking about basic items like food, water, or tools that you cannot do without.

n. the fundamental or indispensable elements of a situation, activity, or collection. Plural in form; refers to the core requirements necessary for survival or success.


SIMPLE

We packed only the essentials for our weekend trip.

CONTEXTUAL

Before starting the project, the manager made sure everyone understood the essentials of the new safety protocol.

COMPLEX

While the luxury features of the vehicle are impressive, the design team focused primarily on the mechanical essentials to ensure reliability in harsh desert conditions.

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Almost always used in the plural form ('essentials') when referring to physical items or basic principles.

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