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wesentlich — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • basic adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
  • considerably adverb By a large amount; significantly.
  • critical adj Extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.
  • essential adj Absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.
  • imperative adj Extremely important; essential.
  • intrinsically adv In an intrinsic manner; internally; essentially.
  • pertinent adjective Directly relevant to the matter at hand.
  • principal adj Most important; main.
  • salient adj Most noticeable or important; standing out as especially relevant.
  • significantly adv To a noticeable or important extent.
  • substantial adjective Large enough in size, amount, or value to be significant.
  • substantially adverb To a large or significant degree.

Senses

wesentlich is used for these senses in English:

  • basic Necessary, essential for life or some process.
  • considerably Significantly; to a degree worth considering.
  • critical Extremely important.
  • essential Very important; of high importance.
  • imperative Essential; crucial; extremely important.
  • intrinsically In an intrinsic manner; internally; essentially.
  • pertinent Important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.
  • principal Primary; most important; first level in importance.

basic — full definition

  1. adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
  2. adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
  3. noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.

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