Current Events > CE Word of the day : essential

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I want to post more often, so I plan to scan CE topics to find an interesting word. Selection of the word of the day is sometimes limited, so mention me with @chaoyun2k if you see a word on CE that might make a good word for the word of the day.
If you want to post in this topic, try to use the word of the day in a sentence.

Today's word is essential.
As defined by Merriam-Webster:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/essential

Choose the Right Synonym for essential
Adjective
essential, fundamental, vital, cardinal mean so important as to be indispensable.

essential implies belonging to the very nature of a thing and therefore being incapable of removal without destroying the thing itself or its character. conflict is essential in drama

fundamental applies to something that is a foundation without which an entire system or complex whole would collapse. fundamental principles of algebra

vital suggests something that is necessary to a thing's continued existence or operation. cut off from vital supplies

cardinal suggests something on which an outcome turns or depends. a cardinal rule in buying a home

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Vocabulary and grammar are absolutely fundamental skills that are sadly lost in today's youth. Kudos to you sir or madame, or sadame for trying to inject a small dose of essential knowledge with this kind of topic. Looking forward to seeing more of them.

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These "Word of the Day" topics are an essential part of my day.

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