essential

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The scale of the crisis demands that mental health be treated as essential rather than secondary to humanitarian response.

From Los Angeles Times

Understanding how swarms behave collectively would be essential to anticipate risks.

From Salon

On the other side, questions have been raised about Iran's readiness to make the hard compromises essential for any agreement.

From BBC

The knowledge and the educated workforce are the essential raw ingredient upon which this growth has emerged.

From BBC

Organizers recognize that integrating complex scientific guidance into policymaking, especially around emerging and sometimes controversial technologies, is essential to long term success.

From Science Daily